CNN’s Tapper: The House Republican Conference ‘Can’t Govern’
CNN host Jake Tapper told Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) on Friday on CNN’s “The Lead” that congressional Republicans are incapable of governing.
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Blood in the Water: Sharks Circle Embattled Speaker Mike Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is in uncharted waters and heading for the rocks.
Gingrich: Government Shutdown Would Help Trump, Let Biden Preside ‘Over a Mess’
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) said Friday on Fox News Channel’s “The Faulkner Focus” that a government shutdown would benefit President-elect Donald Trump by causing President Joe Biden to preside over a “mess.”
GOP Rep. Spartz: Speaker Johnson ‘Dragging Trump’ into Spending Bill ‘Circus’ — He ‘Completely Mishandled It’
Representative Victoria Spartz (R-IN) said Friday on Fox Business Channel’s “Mornings With Maria” that House Speaker Mike Johnson “dragged” President-elect Donald Trump into a government shutdown “circus.”
Thomas Massie: ‘Cognitive Disconnect’ Among Colleagues Who Hate Johnson’s Deal but Will Vote for Him
There is a “cognitive disconnect” among colleagues who hate Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) spending bonanza but are planning to formally vote for him as speaker in January, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) pointed out this week.
Report: Speaker Johnson Reopens Spending Negotiations with Democrats
Speaker Mike Johnson has reportedly reopened lines of communication with Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries Friday morning after failing to usher through the spending deal endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump.
Exclusive — Rep. Tom Tiffany on Supporting Johnson as Speaker: ‘We’ll Cross That Bridge’ When We Get There
“We’ll cross that bridge” when we get there, Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) said when asked if he will support Johnson as Speaker.
Trump Open to Government Shutdown Under Biden’s Watch
President-elect Donald Trump indicated President Joe Biden would be responsible for a government shutdown if Democrat lawmakers refuse to accept a Republican funding bill.
Mike Johnson Attempts Plan C to Avert Government Shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Friday announced yet another plan to avert a government shutdown.
Dem Sen. Welch: Senate Dems Didn’t Pass Funding Bills, But Musk Killed Last-Minute Deal for ‘Drama’
On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) responded to criticism that Senate Democrats have failed to pass appropriations bills by stating that “when it comes to the appropriations process, Congress has been broken for a
Breitbart Business Digest: Shutting Down the Government Costs the Economy Almost Nothing
The U.S. economy will barely notice if the federal government needs to shut down because funding authorization runs out at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21.
GOP Rep. Womack: Government Shutdown Would Be ‘Disastrous’ for Trump, GOP Majorities
Representative Steve Womack (R-AR) claimed Thursday on “CNN News Central” that shutting the government “would be disastrous” to both the new Republican majorities in the House and the Senate and incoming President-elect Donald Trump.
Report: Mike Johnson Cancels Appearance at Turning Point Event
House Speaker Mike Johnson has reportedly canceled his speaking slot at Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest.
CNN’s Acosta: ‘Elon Musk Is Spreading Fake News’ — ‘He Is Fake News’
CNN host Jim Acosta claimed Thursday on “Newsroom” that billionaire businessman Elon Musk was spreading fake news regarding the collapse of the continuing resolution spending bill.
Newt Gingrich: Republicans Should Not Be Afraid of Government Shutdown
Republicans should not be afraid of a government shutdown and should reject the controversial 1,547-page spending deal released Tuesday.
Exclusive — Sen. Josh Hawley: Speaker Mike Johnson Is ‘Trying to Jam’ Spending Bill ‘Down Our Throats’
The pork-packed spending bill negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson and unveiled days before its Friday deadline is an “embarrassment,” Sen. Josh Hawley said during an appearance on “The Alex Marlow Show.”
Vivek Ramaswamy: Spending Bill Full of ‘Excessive Spending, Special Interest Giveaways & Pork Barrel Politics’
The spending bill negotiated by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is full of “excessive spending, special interest giveaways & pork barrel politics,” Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), said following the release of the controversial measure.
Schumer Dodges on Why He Opposes Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote: GOP Funding Bill ‘Filled with Poison Pills’
During an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said that the only way to keep the government funded is through a bipartisan bill and responded to questions on whether he would support a
Senate Averts Shutdown with Early Saturday Morning Vote
The Senate voted in the early hours of Saturday morning to pass a $1.2 trillion government funding bill, averting a government shutdown.
Stabenow: GOP Trying to Have Votes on Laken Riley Act, Barring Migrant Flights ‘Irresponsible’ ‘Waste of Time,’ Money
During portions of an interview with Fox News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram on Friday that were aired on Friday’s broadcast of “Fox News @ Night,” Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) stated that the push by Republicans to have votes on amendments
Speaker Mike Johnson Violates Hastert Rule in Passing $1.2 Trillion Government Funding Plan
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) passed a massive $1.2 trillion government funding plan despite the objections of the majority of House Republicans, violating the Hastert Rule and crossing the Rubicon into dangerous territory for the future of his speakership.
Congress to Vote on $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill Hours After 3:00 A.M. Release
Congress will vote Friday on a $1.2 trillion, 1,000-plus page spending bill revealed Thursday just before 3:00 a.m.
Exclusive — Marsha Blackburn: Democrats Like Government Shutdown Threat So They Can Accuse House of ‘Not Doing Their Job’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) likes the threat of a government shutdown so he can accuse the Republican-led House of “not doing their job,” Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily.
Congress Strikes Deal to Avert Partial Government Shutdown
Congressional leaders struck a deal on Wednesday that would hope to avert a partial government shutdown.
Congress Careens Toward Partial Government Shutdown
A breakdown during negotiations on a government funding deal means that Congress may quickly find itself near a partial government shutdown.
GOP Rep. Roy: ‘Shut Down the Border or Shut Down the Government Until You Wake Up President Biden and Mayorkas’
During an appearance on FNC’s “Your World,” Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) argued the options were limited for the Republican-led House of Representatives for forcing the Biden administration to get a handle on the southern U.S. border.
GOP Rep. Moore on Leveraging Shutdown for Border Security: ‘It Is Time to Take the Stand — The Time Is Now’
Count Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) among those willing to allow a federal government shutdown to force the Biden administration to take measures to shore up the U.S.-Mexico border.
No Government Funding Without Border Security, Says Texas Rep
U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales (R-TX) says he is ready for a budget showdown if any discussions on funding the government later this month do not include tighter border security measures. The Congressman spoke to Breitbart Texas during a recent border visit he hosted that included Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and 64 other Republican legislators.
Dem Sen. Bennet: I’ll ‘Definitely’ Shut Down Government if We Don’t Have Ukraine Money
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Katy Tur Reports,” Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) said that he is “definitely” willing to shut down the government if a bill to keep it open doesn’t include Ukraine funding. Host Katy Tur asked, “Are you
Booker: We’ll ‘Do Whatever We Have to’ to Ensure Ukraine Funding Remains, Including Shutdown
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) responded to a question on whether he’d hold up a bill to prevent a government shutdown if it doesn’t have Ukraine funding by stating that “we’re going to do
White House: ‘Critically Important’ We Fund Ukraine to Avoid Shutdown, ‘We’ll Have to See’ if Border’s Included
On Monday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein stated that it’s “clear we have to support” funding for Ukraine and “we can’t let a small group of extreme Republicans block this critically
Senate Clears Stop-Gap Spending Bill with No Ukraine Aid
The Senate on Saturday night passed a stop-gap spending bill, providing no Ukraine aid, and sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk.
Former School Principal Jamaal Bowman: I Thought Pulling Fire Alarm Would ‘Open the Door’
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), a former school principal who pulled a fire alarm in the U.S. Capitol complex moments before the House was scheduled to vote on a bill preventing a government shutdown, did so because he thought it would “open the door.”
McCarthy Rolls the Deep State, Advances Government Funding Plan that Cuts Off Ukraine Cash
Speaker Kevin McCarthy scored a shocking victory over the deep state Saturday by securing House passage of a 45-day stopgap bill to keep the government open and cut off funding for Ukraine.
House Administration Committee, Capitol Police Investigating Democrat Jamaal Bowman for Pulling Fire Alarm to Delay Government Funding Vote
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) allegedly pulled a fire alarm in the U.S. Capitol complex moments before the House was scheduled to vote on a bill preventing a government shutdown, according to the House Administration Committee.
Carville: Holdout GOP ‘Very Cruel People,’ Shutting Down Gov’t to Cause Pain
Democratic consultant and political commentator James Carville said Friday on MSNBC’s “The Beat” that the House Republicans who voted against a short-term funding bill likely bringing a government shutdown are “very cruel people.”
Clyburn: We Can’t Have ‘Crazy Stuff’ Like ‘Building Walls’ in Funding Bill, Protecting NATO Is Important
On Friday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Katy Tur Reports,” Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) commented on keeping the government open and stated that he wants to stay with the debt ceiling deal that was made, but if people want to add Ukraine
Don Jr. Calls out Establishment Republicans for Backing More Tax Dollars to Ukraine
Donald Trump Jr. is aggressively calling out establishment Senate Republicans over advocacy for continued aid to Ukraine.
House Short-Term Spending Bill Fails as Government Barrels Toward Shutdown
The House rejected a short-term spending bill on Friday designed to keep the government open through the September 30 deadline, making a government shutdown almost inevitable.
House Passes More Ukraine Aid with Help from These Republicans
American taxpayers will provide an additional $300 million for Ukraine’s war effort if a bill passed late Thursday night by the House becomes law.
