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Trump Panned the Bipartisan Spending Deal. What Happens Next?
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s denunciation of a bipartisan spending bill all but buried that deal while leaving unclear what form a new agreement could take.The New York Times - 1d -
Bernie Sanders blasts 'President Elon Musk' for derailing spending deal
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) took aim at tech mogul Elon Musk for saying that any lawmaker supporting the continuing resolution for the newly unveiled end-of-the-year funding deal should be voted ...The Hill - 2d -
South Dakota Rep. says Johnson will ultimately get good spending deal with Trump's help
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) said that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will end up with a good spending deal even as Republicans, including President-elect Trump and his allies, slam the current ...The Hill - 2d -
Lawmakers caught off guard by Trump debt ceiling demand
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appeared caught off guard on Wednesday as President-elect Trump demanded that a debt ceiling hike be paired with a stopgap government funding bill, rejecting a ...The Hill - 2d -
Republicans from hurricane-ravaged states warn against stripping disaster aid from spending bill
Senate Republicans from regions affected by hurricanes and other storms are warning negotiators against stripping disaster funding from the stopgap spending bill that is suddenly in turmoil after ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump: Republicans who back spending bill without debt increase should face primary
President-elect Trump on Wednesday said any Republican lawmaker who backs a continuing resolution without including an increase to the debt limit should face a primary challenge, placing the issue ...The Hill - 2d -
Future of government spending deal unclear after Trump opposition
House of Representatives members have been told there will be no more votes Wednesday night after President-elect Donald Trump announced his opposition to House Speaker Mike Johnson's spending ...CBS News - 2d -
Johnson considers plan B amid Trump World opposition to spending deal
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is looking at a plan B to fund the government ahead of Friday’s shutdown deadline as Republicans inside and outside the Capitol, including President-elect Trump and his ...The Hill - 2d -
Elon Musk: Anyone who votes for spending deal should lose reelection
Tech mogul Elon Musk continued his tirade against the newly unveiled end-of-year funding deal Wednesday, calling for any lawmaker who supports the continuing resolution to be voted out of office. ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump allies work to sink government spending bill
Allies of President-elect Trump lashed out Wednesday over a massive government funding deal ahead of a looming deadline at the end of the week, pushing for lawmakers to oppose the agreement and ...The Hill - 2d -
Fast-track House vote anticipated on spending deal as conservatives object
House lawmakers are bracing for a possible vote on the 1,500-page government funding deal as early as Wednesday night or Thursday morning under a fast-track process. The potential move to speed up ...The Hill - 2d -
Ramaswamy opposes spending deal: 'Like showering cocaine on an addict'
Tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy slammed the stopgap spending deal, urging congressional members to vote against the massive bill if they are "serious about government efficiency." Ramaswamy ...The Hill - 2d -
Lawmakers seek to rein in PBMs as part of spending bill's sweeping health deal
Lawmakers have agreed to attach a sweeping health care package to a year-end stopgap government funding legislation, according to text obtained by The Hill ahead of the release of the full bill. ...The Hill - 3d -
Lorraine O’Grady, Artist Who Defied Category, Is Dead at 90
She worked in collage, photography, performance, video and installation, and she dealt forthrightly with the complexities of race and gender.The New York Times - 5d -
5 Senate Republicans who could face primaries in 2026
Republican senators are gearing up for the possibility of primary challenges ahead of the 2026 midterms as they seek to navigate the new political environment of a second Trump administration. ...The Hill - 5d -
Jan. 6 rioter who tried to join Russian Army sentenced to prison for defying probation
An Army veteran was sentenced Friday to six months in prison for violating probation, months after being charged for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, The Associated Press ...The Hill - 6d -
Murkowski says she's 'more of a Ronald Reagan Republican' than a Trump one
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Thursday described herself as "more of a Ronald Reagan Republican" than a "Trump Republican." "I don't think I've made any secret of the fact that I'm more of a ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Republicans clash over 'SALT' deduction as they seek to extend Trump's tax law
Some House Republicans are demanding an increase to SALT deduction in order to support an extension of President-elect Donald Trump's tax law next year.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Did Christopher Wray Just Defy Donald Trump?
Now, the Senate has to do its job.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Top Republicans split over strategy to move Trump's 2025 agenda
Top Republicans are divided over the best strategy to advance border, tax, energy and other core components of President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda through reconciliation next year.NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Zinke: Many House Republicans 'beholden' to Trump
Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) says many House Republicans are “beholden” to President-elect Trump after getting his support during the 2024 election cycle, and that he will have a big influence on the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Dodgers make no apologies for record spending, unprecedented deferred deals
L.A. owes more than $1 billion in deferred money to a star-studded roster. Here's how the Dodgers are doing it.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Republicans who oppose Trump face risk of retaliation from Musk
Billionaire has hinted he will back challenges to lawmakers who vote against the Maga agendaFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Pam Bondi’s Journey From Traditional Republican to Warrior for Trump
The president-elect’s choice for attorney general is known for her charm and fealty to him.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Top Republicans collide on strategy for Trump tax agenda
House and Senate Republicans are clashing over how to advance President-elect Trump's tax agenda after incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) offered a plan that would put off tax ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
California Democrat flips final House seat, dealing Republicans narrow majority
With Trump picks leaving vacancies, Republicans could have a 217-215 majority -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- when the 119th Congress convenes on Jan. 3.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks Peter Navarro, who went to prison for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena, as top trade adviser
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Peter Navarro will serve as “Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing” in his next White House term.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Ken Griffin, Top Republican Donor, Says He Voted for Trump
Mr. Griffin, who had previously derided Donald J. Trump as a “three-time loser,” said he voted for the president-elect.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’
Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Georgia Republicans Seek Fani Willis’s Testimony and Records in Trump Case
Ms. Willis, who charged Mr. Trump in connection with his efforts to cling to power after the 2020 election, came under scrutiny over her relationship with a lawyer she hired to lead the case.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Who will perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration?
Donald Trump is due to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at his inauguration on Jan 20, 2025.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Republicans call for investigation into FEMA employees avoiding homes with Trump signs
House Republicans are calling for an investigation into Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees, alleging they avoided homes with Trump campaign yard signs in multiple states when they ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Black Republicans feel left out of Trump’s 2nd-term picks
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his Cabinet and closest advisers, African American Republicans ask why more Black people haven’t been selected.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Why Republicans Might Oppose Trump’s Push to Undo Biden’s Triumphs
President Biden wants to make it more difficult for President-elect Donald J. Trump to repeal his signature legislation, which sent money flowing to Republican districts nationwide.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump picks Republican mega-donor Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK
Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect. Donald Trump announced on Monday he has picked investment banker and Republican ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Americans expected to spend $13 billion total on Cyber Monday deals
Consumers are focusing on finding deals on Cyber Monday and American spending is expected to rise compared to 2023. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the spending trends for 2024.CBS News - Dec. 2
