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Freedom Caucus eyes federal worker pay cuts, slashing programs through House rule change

November 29, 2022

Freedom Caucus eyes federal worker pay cuts, slashing programs through House rule change

Freedom Caucus members are supporting a rule change that would make it easier to fire or slash the salary of federal workers, and are already naming some targets.

House conservatives draw red lines on must-pass defense spending bill

November 29, 2022

House conservatives draw red lines on must-pass defense spending bill

Conservative House lawmakers have sent a letter demanding that rank-and-file members be allowed to remove "woke" military policies from the National Defense Authorization Act.

Schumer, McConnell working on yearlong government funding deal

November 29, 2022

Schumer, McConnell working on yearlong government funding deal

Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell are working on a yearlong government funding bill ahead of the next Congress taking session in January.

China to more than triple nuclear warhead stockpile by 2035, Pentagon warns

November 29, 2022

China to more than triple nuclear warhead stockpile by 2035, Pentagon warns

China is on pace to more than triple its nuclear stockpiles by 2035 to around 1,500 warheads, the Pentagon warned in a report to Congress on Tuesday.

Rick Scott defends releasing 'Rescue America' plan ahead of midterms: 'I don't regret it one bit'

November 29, 2022

Rick Scott defends releasing 'Rescue America' plan ahead of midterms: 'I don't regret it one bit'

Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott defended his 31-page plan outlining a GOP agenda in a blistering op-ed criticizing Democrats and Republican leadership.

Congress does its annual winter cleaning of stowed-away legislation

November 28, 2022

Congress does its annual winter cleaning of stowed-away legislation

The 118th Congress comes to a close in early January, and lawmakers face an intimidating amount of work over the next five weeks. There’s a lot of "clutter" to clean up.

Tennessee GOP ex-lawmaker pleads guilty in campaign finance case after claiming FBI 'witch hunt'

November 28, 2022

Tennessee GOP ex-lawmaker pleads guilty in campaign finance case after claiming FBI 'witch hunt'

Ex-Tennessee state Sen. Brian Kelsey pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the FEC and aiding and abetting the acceptance of excessive contributions on behalf of a federal campaign.

5 Republicans publicly oppose McCarthy's speakership bid, putting ascension to leadership role in jeopardy

November 28, 2022

5 Republicans publicly oppose McCarthy's speakership bid, putting ascension to leadership role in jeopardy

The opposition of five House Republicans to Kevin McCarthy's speakership has raised questions as to whether the Californian can win the position outright in January.

Sen. Chris Murphy pops Biden’s hopes for assault weapons ban, says the votes aren’t there

November 28, 2022

Sen. Chris Murphy pops Biden’s hopes for assault weapons ban, says the votes aren’t there

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., popped President Biden's hopes for an assault weapons ban on Sunday, stating that there are "probably not" enough votes in the Senate.

Dems pressed on Biden's call for assault weapons ban during lame duck session: Filibuster causing 'problems'

November 28, 2022

Dems pressed on Biden's call for assault weapons ban during lame duck session: Filibuster causing 'problems'

Democratic members of Congress were pressed on Thursday on President Biden's call for an assault weapons ban on Sunday during appearances on CNN, CBS and MSNBC.