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Rep. Al Green Shares Why He Disrupted Trump’s Address to Congress
Green has repeatedly called to impeach Trump and says he is currently preparing another such effort.
House Republicans — Joined by 10 Dems — Vote to Censure Rep. Al Green
“I’m willing to suffer whatever punishment is available to me,” Green said earlier this week.
Republicans Plan to Use Budgeting Trick to Hide Deficit From Trump Tax Cuts
Republicans want to change how the Congressional Budget Office calculates the cost of extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.
House Republicans Vote to Gut Medicaid for Tax Cuts After Pressure From Trump
“They're showing you exactly who they’re working for,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said on social media.
House GOP Advances Budget With Over $1T in Cuts to Medicaid and Food Stamps
House Republicans blocked amendments that would’ve protected Medicaid and federal nutrition benefits from the deep cuts.
Senate Dems Hold Floor Overnight to Protest Russell Vought’s Nomination to OMB
While Democrats don't have the Senate votes to tank Trump nominees, they can derail the chamber's day-to-day functions.
Airline-Bankrolled Lawmakers Brushed Off Warnings Before DC Airport Collision
Despite mid-flight near misses as legislation was being finalized, lawmakers expanded flight traffic at the airport.
House GOP Floats Plan to Cut Taxes for Corporations and the Ultrawealthy
Republicans propose slashing benefits for the poor and working class to pay for new tax cuts.
Deadline Looms for Congress to Renew Critical Funding Program for Rural Schools
At stake in the Secure Rural Schools program is millions of dollars for rural communities in over 700 counties.
Joe Biden Blasts Efforts to “Erase the History” of January 6 Capitol Attack
“Democracy — even in America — is never guaranteed,” President Joe Biden wrote in an op-ed.