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Democrats’ Spending Bill Grants Millions to Left-Wing Organizations, Institutions
Proposals for Democrats’ omnibus spending bill to fund the government through 2023 would grant millions to left-wing organizations and institutions. Every year, Congress must pass legislation to set spending levels. Failure to do so can result in a government shutdown, an outcome that costs the economy millions. To avert shutdowns, lawmakers have two options: pass…
McConnell: Increasingly Likely That Congress Will Need to Pass Short-Term Funding Bill
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on Dec. 6 that lawmakers are at a “significant impasse” on reaching an agreement on a must-pass spending bill, and indicated that a short-term continuing resolution (CR) may be necessary instead. “We’re at a pretty significant impasse,” McConnell told reporters on Tuesday. “Time is ticking. We have not…
Trump Responds After McConnell Suggests He’s ‘Unlikely’ to Be Republican Nominee in 2024
Former President Donald Trump took a swipe at Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after the senator suggested Trump would be “unlikely” to secure the Republican nomination in 2024 because he met with controversial commentator Nick Fuentes, sparking a torrent of negative media coverage. “Mitch is a loser for our nation and for the Republican…
GOP Senator Says Republicans’ Strategy ‘Isn’t Working’ After Mitch McConnell Is Reelected Leader
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said that Republicans’ strategy “isn’t working” after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was again elected leader of the Senate GOP. “I think Sen. McConnell’s view is that [former President Donald] Trump is largely to blame” for the party’s poor midterm showing, Hawley said. “That Republicans have an image problem with Trump. I…
Scott Targets Committee Predecessor Over Alleged Improper Bonuses, Calls for Audit
In the wake of calls over a review of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), former Chairman Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) blamed the “unauthorized and improper bonuses” granted to staff before he took office. It came after a three-hour-long Tuesday meeting when Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) sought an independent audit of…
NTD Evening News (Nov. 16): DeSantis Says Focus Should Be on GA Runoff; Missile Strike Wasn’t a Russian Attack: Poland, NATO
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Nov. 16 responded to a reporter’s question about GOP infighting, saying the focus should be on the runoff election in Georgia. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is reelected as the Republican leader in the upper chamber of Congress. NATO leaders say the missile that landed in Poland isn’t a direct…
Senate Republicans Reelect Mitch McConnell as Leader, Reject Scott’s Bid
Senate Republicans on Nov. 16 re-elected Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the top GOP senator, rejecting a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.). McConnell easily swatted back the challenge from Scott in the first-ever attempt to oust him after 15 years as GOP leader. The vote came after a majority of the caucus voted against…
McConnell-Tied Super PAC Pledges $14 Million to Boost Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate Runoff
A super PAC with close ties to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced on Nov. 15 that it is spending $14.2 million to boost Republican candidate Herschel Walker in the Georgia Senate runoff election against Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.). The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF) announced the money will be spent on television, radio, and…
Top Republican Announces Bid to Unseat Mitch McConnell as the Senate Republican Leader
A top Republican senator on Nov. 15 announced he’s challenging Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). “The status quo is broken and big change is needed. It’s time for new leadership in the Senate that unites Republicans to advance a bold conservative agenda. That’s why I’m running to be the Senate Republican Leader,” Sen. Rick…
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