Andrew Clyde

Gun rights advocates are celebrating a ruling that makes obtaining firearm suppressors and certain weapons easier, following reductions to taxes previously established by the National Firearms Act of 1934. Lawmaker Andrew Clyde stated this action removed tax restrictions, enabling groups to argue that added federal registration requirements are therefore unconstitutional.

Gun rights advocates are celebrating a recent ruling that makes it easier to obtain suppressors and certain weapons, which one lawmaker called the "greatest restoration" of Second Amendment rights. This change resulted from reducing the tax on items like silencers from $200 under the National Firearms Act of 1934 to $0 in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The ruling prompted activists to argue that the resulting registration requirement was unconstitutional.

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s $95 billion budget resolution faces resistance from Republicans in the House and Senate, as fiscally conservative members oppose the lack of spending cuts and Vice President JD Vance fails to secure full support. The proposal, which includes defense funding for an Iran war, farmer aid, and election restrictions, is narrower than President Donald Trump’s original request and risks stalling in the Senate due to skepticism about a third reconciliation bill.

Jodey Arrington, House Budget Committee Chair, stated he will not force a vote to pressure fiscal hawks on a $95 billion budget reconciliation plan supporting Pentagon and farm assistance. Unlike a previous vote, Arrington indicated he will avoid contentious tactics, as some Republicans seek offsets for new spending.

Protesters in Washington, D.C., held the Next250 rally to counter the Trump administration’s 250th anniversary programming, advocating for policies like stricter gun laws, a $25 minimum wage, and universal voting rights. The event featured a 'Declaration of Interdependence' and performances by the Morgan State University choir and hip-hop artist Alia Sharrief.

The House Freedom Caucus faces leadership changes as prominent members leave, with current chair Andy Harris term-limited. Potential new leaders include Eric Burlison, Andrew Clyde, Brandon Gill, Clay Higgins, and Andy Ogles.

Two Georgia Republicans introduced impeachment resolutions against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross, alleging she engaged in sexual activity in her chambers, attended a partisan political event, and lied to investigators. Ross, a federal judge since 2014, faces potential removal through impeachment, with the House Judiciary Committee deciding next steps.

Rep. Andrew Clyde supports the DOJ's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and has not ruled out seeking compensation for himself, citing past IRS targeting and civil asset forfeiture. Clyde claims the fund is intended to make whole anyone unfairly targeted by government, including Capitol rioters from January 6, 2021.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) defended his use of the phrase 'maximum warfare' to describe Democrats' redistricting efforts, facing criticism from Republicans who argue it incites political violence. Jeffries reiterated his stance, dismissing GOP criticism as hypocritical, while condemning political violence following the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.