Category Archives: Republicans

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Chip Roy on Johnson: ‘I don’t believe he has the votes’

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Tuesday said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) does not have the votes to keep the gavel, and that he remains undecided on whether he can support the Louisiana Republican in t…

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Author: Emily Brooks

How visas for skilled foreign workers are splitting MAGA in two

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other tech titans are warring with some of US President-elect Donald Trump’s staunchest supporters over immigration visas. Trump has backed Musk and praised the use of H-1B visas…

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Author: Sébastian SEIBT

Steve Bannon tells Elon Musk to ‘sit in the back and study’

Former President-elect Trump advisor Steve Bannon told tech billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk to “sit in the back and study” amid an ongoing feud between the president-elect’s Silicon Vall…

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Author: Julia Shapero

Trump endorsed Johnson for House speaker. His future is still anything but certain

Some members of an unruly GOP caucus remain unenthused with Johnson — but what’s the alternative?

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Author: John Bowden

Opinion | Cartoon by Lisa Benson

Lisa Benson cartoon on Republicans taking control of the U.S. government in 2025.

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Author: Lisa Benson

Republican support wavers for Mike Johnson’s re-election as House speaker

Despite Donald Trump’s endorsement, Johnson is facing criticism for his handling of the government budget battle

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Author: Edward Helmore

Which companies have the most employees working on an H-1B visa?

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Author: Kate Gibson

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

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

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

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

How Democrats Lost the Working Class

The party needs some kitchen-table policies. Quick.

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Author: Annie Lowrey

Trump accuses former Speaker Kevin McCarthy of ‘one of the dumbest political decisions made in years’

President-elect Donald Trump accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of “one of the dumbest political decisions made in years.”

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Author: Alex Nitzberg

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

There is only one winner in the battle between Maga and Silicon Valley

Given the choice between pleasing his big tech friends and his core supporters, it’s obvious who Trump would plump for

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Author: Andrew Orlowski

Donald Trump comes down heavily on former Speaker Kevin McCarthy for raising the debt ceiling; what will happen this time as deadline looms, will Johnson survive?

President-elect Donald Trump has reignited debates within the GOP by criticizing former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for agreeing to raise the debt ceiling during the Biden administration.

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Author: The Feed

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

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

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

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Author: @BBCNews

Comeback that shocked America: The 12 months that led to Donald Trump’s re-election

US News: Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, overcoming legal challenges, an assassination attempt, and a divided Republican Party. His victory, d

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Author: Vivek Dubey

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

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

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as US House speaker

Representative Johnson, who is seeking re-election as Speaker, faces some opposition from within his own party .