Capitol agenda: Dems try to twist knife in Trump-GOP tensions
Democrats will look to the “vote-a-rama” process to squeeze vulnerable Republican incumbents on a range of Trump priorities and controversies.
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Blanche to meet with senators
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will meet with a group of Senate Republicans today at 11 a.m., a person familiar with the planning said. The meeting comes as Republicans try to finalize their reconciliation bill and address concerns from members about the Justice Department’s new “anti-weaponization” fund. Original News Source Link – Politico
GOP rep questions Blanche on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said Wednesday that he sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting more details on the Justice Department’s (DOJ) new “anti-weaponization fund,” which holds nearly $1.8 billion. “So I sent a letter to Mr. Blanche today posing some very basic questions. He‘s got a June 1st deadline to get…
Trump’s primary push could leave him with short-term problem in Congress
President Trump has spent the past several months working to reshape the Republican Party, backing primary challenges against lawmakers who have bucked him and seeking to fill Congress with allies who will advance his agenda with minimal resistance. But even as Trump has flexed the power of his endorsement in GOP primaries, the effort comes…
Emmer manages GOP emotions as whip amid speculation about leadership ambitions
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) has a naturally blunt demeanor, but he says a softer touch is the key to wooing rambunctious members in the super-slim House Republican majority. “Human beings are very emotional animals. If you don’t manage the emotions, then you got cleanup to do,” Emmer said. That was the task ahead…
Massie allies and foes say primary loss was practically inevitable
No matter their relationship with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), House Republicans on Wednesday largely concurred on one thing: The Kentucky Republican’s primary loss on Tuesday was practically inevitable. “President Trump’s the captain of the team, and when you fight the captain, you’re going to end up getting thrown off the team. I think that’s what
Republicans squirm as Trump pursues legacy, control and revenge
GOP lawmakers fear a self-interested president is needlessly risking their party’s majorities.