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politics9 hours ago

Johnson Takes Budget Gavel, Faces GOP Spending Clash

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) is set to chair the Senate Budget Committee after Lindsey Graham’s death, tasked with pressing deficit-reduction priorities as the GOP debates a third reconciliation bill to fund the Iran war and other priorities. A longtime fiscal hawk, Johnson says he’ll broker consensus across the conference and insists on offsets, even as intra-party divisions complicate the path forward; his leadership could be short if Grassley takes the gavel next year.

via Politico|
#budget-committee#deficit#politics
politics6 days ago

Johnson ramps up GOP-only budget push as Graham’s death shakes Senate

Sen. Ron Johnson says he’ll move quickly on a GOP-only budget reconciliation bill (Reconciliation 3.0), coordinating with House Republicans and the White House to offset new spending—potentially via fraud crackdowns on Medicare/Medicaid and other cuts—while considering a voter-ID measure. The push comes as Johnson assumes a leadership role after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death reshapes Senate dynamics and as Republicans rally behind Trump’s defense funding request of about $350 billion. The process also features ongoing talks with House Budget Chair Arrington and scrutiny from fiscal conservatives over how to score offsets, with the party navigating internal disagreements and the broader July legislative sprint.

via Politico|
#budget#gop#lindsey-graham
politics4 months ago

GOP Eyes Vote to End Filibuster as Elections Bill Moves Forward

Sen. Ron Johnson floated holding a cloture vote to end the 60-vote filibuster to pressure Democrats as the Senate gears up to consider the House-passed SAVE America Act. Republicans plan to advance the elections measure with 51 votes, but final passage would still require 60 votes, making it unlikely given anticipated Democratic opposition. The move highlights ongoing GOP strategy around reforming or bypassing the filibuster amid broader election-law and policy battles in the chamber.

via Politico|
#elections-bill#filibuster#politics
Senate Republicans, Led by Ron Johnson, Oppose Trump's Budget Bill Amid AI and Debt Concerns
politics1 year ago

Senate Republicans, Led by Ron Johnson, Oppose Trump's Budget Bill Amid AI and Debt Concerns

Wisconsin's Senator Ron Johnson leads opposition among Republicans to a major budget bill supported by President Trump, criticizing its impact on the deficit and spending, while other Republicans and Democrats express concerns over its effects on health and social programs. The bill faces potential rejection in the Senate due to intra-party disagreements and its controversial provisions.

via WPR|
#budget-bill#deficit#politics
Sen. Ron Johnson Blames Schools for Trump Assassination Attempt, Cites Speech Mix-Up
politics2 years ago

Sen. Ron Johnson Blames Schools for Trump Assassination Attempt, Cites Speech Mix-Up

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson blamed the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a campaign rally on the public school system, suggesting that the shooter was a bullied loner from a large school. Speaking at a Moms for Liberty event during the Republican National Convention, Johnson advocated for smaller, one-room schools and homeschooling, while avoiding discussion on security lapses and gun control. Moms for Liberty, known for opposing COVID-19 safety measures and promoting homeschooling, has been labeled an extremist group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

via Rolling Stone|
#gun-control#moms-for-liberty#politics
Sen. Ron Johnson Admits to Reading Wrong Speech at RNC
politics2 years ago

Sen. Ron Johnson Admits to Reading Wrong Speech at RNC

Sen. Ron Johnson admitted to reading an outdated version of his speech at the Republican National Convention, which did not account for the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Johnson's speech criticized Democratic policies and emphasized unity under Trump and the GOP. The convention also marked Trump's first public appearance since the attack, where he and Sen. JD Vance were officially nominated as the Republican presidential and vice-presidential candidates, respectively.

via CBS News|
#assassination-attempt#donald-trump#gop-nomination
Sen. Ron Johnson Admits Teleprompter Error Led to Wrong RNC Speech
politics2 years ago

Sen. Ron Johnson Admits Teleprompter Error Led to Wrong RNC Speech

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson revealed that he delivered the wrong speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention due to a teleprompter error. He shared the intended speech with PBS News, which emphasized unity following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and criticized the Biden administration while promoting Republican values and policies.

via PBS NewsHour|
#donald-trump#politics#republican-national-convention
Sen. Ron Johnson Blames Teleprompter for RNC Speech Mix-Up
politics2 years ago

Sen. Ron Johnson Blames Teleprompter for RNC Speech Mix-Up

Sen. Ron Johnson admitted he delivered the wrong speech at the Republican National Convention due to a teleprompter error, which led to a message that contrasted with his intended call for unity and healing. He emphasized the importance of discussing policy differences without personal attacks and reflected on the need for both political leaders to recognize the dangers of partisan division.

via PBS NewsHour|
#partisan-division#politics#rnc
Senate Border Bill Fails Amid Political Maneuvering
politics2 years ago

Senate Border Bill Fails Amid Political Maneuvering

Sen. Ron Johnson criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for reintroducing a failed U.S.-Mexico border bill, calling it a "political ploy" to provide Democrats with political cover. Johnson accused Schumer of disingenuous negotiations and claimed the bill's failure was used to criticize Republicans and bolster President Biden's position on border security. The bill was voted down again in the Senate with a 43-50 vote.

via The Hill|
#border-bill#chuck-schumer#politics