Johnson’s spending nightmare points to grueling GOP problems next year
Speaker Mike Johnson is dealing with a nightmare before Christmas. And it won’t be his last. GOP leaders are now considering a plan B to avert a shutdown deadline on Friday as conservatives, Elon Musk, Donald Trump and JD Vance
Johnson weighs spending plan B as Elon Musk stokes opposition
Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership team is quietly discussing a plan B to fund the government amid conservative opposition and vocal criticism from incoming President Donald Trump’s top ally Elon Musk. The Louisiana Republican is discussing dropping $100 billion in disaster
Trump allies suggest Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should be sued for calling Trump a ‘rapist’
Allies of Donald Trump are pushing for him to file a lawsuit against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who railed against the now-president elect on the campaign trail, calling him a “adjudicated rapist.” Trump recently settled a defamation lawsuit he brought
Hilton-backed bill to combat youth center abuses passes House
The House passed legislation pushed by socialite Paris Hilton meant to help combat the kind of abuse at youth centers she herself endured as a teen, sending the measure to President Joe Biden’s desk. The vote was 373 to 33.
Chavez-DeRemer begins meeting with lawmakers on her bid for Labor secretary
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer has begun making the rounds on Capitol Hill to secure support for her bid to become Labor secretary in the Trump administration. The Oregon Republican will meet with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), who serves on the Senate