Tag: House Republicans

Biden Took a Strong Economic Recovery and ‘Bungled It All,’ Says Rep. Brady

The outgoing House Republican Ways and Means Republican leader, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas), and his colleagues blamed President Joe Biden for ruining a strong American economy. The Republicans currently appear to be in a strong position to take back Congress, or at least the House, in the midterm elections on Nov. 8, posing a threat to…


GOP Leader McCarthy Unveils ‘Commitment to America’ Plan

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Sept. 23 unveiled Republicans’ “Commitment to America” plan, which includes a litany of policy promises on various issues. While the race for the Senate is generally considered slightly favorable for Democrats, in the House it’s widely expected that Republicans will be in control next year. If they do…


GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse, Who Voted to Impeach Trump, Wins Primary With Weakened Advantage in Washington

A U.S. House Republican who voted to impeach President Donald Trump advanced to the general election with a weakened advantage. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), the incumbent congressman of the 4th district in Washington state, received 25.48 percent of all the 139,806 votes in the nonpartisan primary held on Aug. 2. He is going to face…


Impeachment Republican Wins Primary With Weakened Advantage

A U.S. House Republican who voted to impeach President Donald Trump advanced to the general election with a weakened advantage. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), the incumbent congressman of the 4th district in Washington state, received 25.48 percent of all the 139,806 votes in the nonpartisan primary held on Aug. 2. He is going to face…


Republican 2023 Budget Proposal Calls for Critical Race Theory Ban in Education, Military

For the first time, House Republicans have included in their annual budget proposal a ban on federal money being used to promote critical race theory (CRT) in schools and the military. The budget for fiscal year 2023, titled “Blueprint to Save America,” was released Thursday by the Republican Study Committee (RSC), a group of over…


House GOP Considering Term Limits on Committee Leaders, Frustrating Senior Dems

A proposal by House Republicans to impose term limits on committee leadership assignments is frustrating senior Democrats, many of whom could be forced out of their positions if the plan is successful. The GOP plan, first reported on April 18 by Punchbowl News, would limit committee leaders from both parties to three terms in their…


House GOP Considering Term Limits on Committee Leaders, Frustrating Senior Democrats

A proposal by House Republicans to impose term limits on committee leadership assignments is frustrating senior Democrats, many of whom could be forced out of their positions if the plan is successful. The GOP plan, first reported on April 18 by Punchbowl News, would limit committee leaders from both parties to three terms in their…


House Republicans See ‘Out of Control Inflation’ as a Key Weapon to Regain Control

PONTE VEDRA, Fla.—Since taking office last year, President Joe Biden has pursued policies that have weakened U.S. energy security, and as a result, American families are feeling the pain at the gas pumps. This is one of the main messages that came out of the House Republicans’ annual retreat this week. House Republicans gathered in…


House Republicans See ‘Out of Control Inflation’ as a Key Tool to Regain Majority

PONTE VEDRA, Fla.—Since taking office last year, President Joe Biden has pursued policies that have weakened U.S. energy security, and as a result, American families are feeling the pain at the gas pumps. This is one of the main messages that came out of the House Republicans’ annual retreat this week. House Republicans gathered in…


House Republicans Demand Tougher Measures on China to Deter an Attack on Taiwan

PONTE VEDRA, Fla.—In a midterm election year, House Republicans are gathered in Florida to roll out policy proposals to “change the direction” of the country as they look to regain the majority in Congress this fall. China accountability is one of the key policy issues being discussed at this year’s House Republican retreat. Republicans pledge…