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Trump tests influence over GOP with Johnson Speakership vote

The strength of President-elect Trump’s influence over the razor-thin House Republican majority will get another major test Friday, when Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) aims to be reelected as Speaker…

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Author: Emily Brooks,Brett Samuels

Republican Budget Gimmicks: Just Say No

The reconciliation process makes for bad government and worse fiscal policy.

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Author: The Editorial Board

Spartz: It will take bold and decisive leadership to reverse this “Titanic” from its catastrophic course.

Noblesville, IN – Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz released the following statement on her upcoming speaker vote on January 3, 2025:

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Author: Representative Victoria Spartz

Republicans want to change voting laws after deluge of false claims of election fraud

Democrats worry that both proposed acts will make it harder to vote.

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Author: Christina A. Cassidy,The Associated Press

House Republican says he’s still not a firm yes on Johnson for Speaker

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said he will likely back Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in the leadership vote this week, but he’s still not a firm yes. McCormick joined NewsNation’s “The Hill” on Monday…

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Author: Lauren Irwin

Donald Trump makes terrifying ‘Great Depression’ threat

Donald Trump has warned that the USA is teetering on the edge of a Great Depression, warning over ‘potential disaster’ as the national debt currently sits at about $36 trillion

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Author: Nina Joudeh

What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over

An row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme.

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Author: bbc.com

Musk v MAGA: Faced with nativist fury, Elon dials down support for H-1B program and calls for reform

US News: Elon Musk moderated his support for H-1B visas, admitting the program needs reform due to backlash from MAGA hardliners. Musk suggested raising the mi

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Author: Chidanand Rajghatta

Important days ahead when US Congress convenes

January brings several consequential dates for the U.S. Congress as Republicans consolidate power as a result of last November’s elections with full control of the Senate, House of Representatives and White House.

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Author: Bo Erickson