Mark Green, R-Tenn., Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, has communicated to senior party leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., his intention to step down from Congress prematurely. This development has been reported by Punchbowl News on Monday. Reports indicate that Green plans to submit his resignation following President Donald Trump’s signing … [Read more...] about GOP Rep. Mark Green to Step Down from Congress
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New House Bill Boosts Tax Breaks for Seniors
House Republicans have taken a step towards fulfilling a commitment of the Trump administration, that of reducing the tax burden on Social Security benefits for the elderly. This promise, however, is not explicitly executed in the legislation passed early Thursday morning, labelled H.R. 1. Nevertheless, an 'enhanced deduction for seniors' is featured in the bill. As per the … [Read more...] about New House Bill Boosts Tax Breaks for Seniors
Weekend Vote Pushes Trump’s Bill Forward as Conservatives Score Major Concessions
Republicans have successfully advanced their substantial tax cut and border security package through a key House committee during an unusual Sunday night vote. This reversal of fortunes comes after deficit hawks, who previously blocked the measure, secured commitments on the package's spending cuts. Speaker Mike Johnson, in discussions with Republican lawmakers before the … [Read more...] about Weekend Vote Pushes Trump’s Bill Forward as Conservatives Score Major Concessions
House GOP Scrambles for 218 Votes to Push Through Tax Bill Without Democrats
The Republican tax bill is dancing a Texas two-step through the halls of Congress, and the rhythm is as complicated as a cattle drive through a thunderstorm. The House Ways and Means Committee just pulled an all-nighter that would make a college student blush, hammering out details of this GOP tax package. But opposition is mounting faster than a tumbleweed in a West Texas … [Read more...] about House GOP Scrambles for 218 Votes to Push Through Tax Bill Without Democrats
Carla Hayden Fired: Trump Reshapes Leadership at Library of Congress
In a sudden move, President Donald Trump has shown the door to Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. This isn't just about reshuffling the deck in Washington; it's about the very essence of how we preserve and share our nation's story. Hayden, the first woman and African American to hold this esteemed position, received her walking papers via email - a cold dispatch in the … [Read more...] about Carla Hayden Fired: Trump Reshapes Leadership at Library of Congress