House GOP leaders
Coverage of House GOP leaders in the Nexus archive.
- House GOP leaders scrambling to set up a briefing on Iran war developments
House GOP leaders are arranging a briefing with a Trump administration official, potentially Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, to update members on Iran war developments. The briefing precedes a House vote on a $95 billion funding plan for the Iran war, defense, and farm assistance, following recent violence that killed three U.S. service members.
- House GOP leaders unveil stopgap funding bill ahead of expected vote next week
House GOP leaders are preparing to bring a stopgap funding bill to the floor next week, aiming to keep federal agencies funded through Dec. 4 and avert a potential government shutdown before the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30. The text of the short-term measure has been unveiled by Republicans.
- GOP civil war erupts over Trump's latest agenda push as key Republicans threaten to sink megabill
House GOP leaders aim to pass a budget reconciliation package with defense and election integrity priorities, but face resistance from Republican lawmakers in both chambers over concerns about spending and the inclusion of the SAVE America Act. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and others warn of risks and delays, while the Trump administration supports the budget framework.
- House GOP leaders release budget framework for $95B party-line package
House GOP leaders released a $95 billion party-line funding package with $73 billion for military and intelligence, $12 billion for farm assistance, and $10 billion for election grants. The plan aims to bypass the Senate filibuster via reconciliation but faces challenges from fiscal hawks seeking deficit offsets. The package includes funding for Iran war efforts and servicemember pay.
- GOP leaders race to end conservative revolt as House floor stays at a standstill
House GOP leaders struggle to end a conservative revolt that has stalled the House floor, with Republicans blocking procedural votes until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act and border security legislation. Efforts to advance a government spending bill and a Daylight Saving Time measure face resistance from holdouts prioritizing election integrity over other legislative goals.
- GOP leaders race to end conservative revolt as House floor stays at a standstill
House GOP leaders struggle to end a conservative revolt that has stalled House floor proceedings, with rebels demanding Senate passage of the SAVE America Act and a border security vote. Leadership faces challenges advancing key legislation, including a government spending bill and Daylight Saving Time reform, amid divisions over priorities.
- The reason House GOP leaders are holding a vote to stop the changing of the clocks
House GOP leaders are holding a vote to make daylight saving time permanent via the Sunshine Protection Act to address a revolt led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. The bill is a priority for Florida Republicans and President Donald Trump, but its inclusion in a transportation bill faces challenges due to opposition from agriculture-heavy states.
- Congress is settling in for a do-nothing summer
Congressional Republicans face stalled legislative progress due to intraparty conflicts, tight margins, and President Trump's demands, leaving major bills like the defense policy and farm bill unfinished. House leaders have lost control of their chamber, and frustrations grow as deadlines pass without action.
- House GOP leaders freeze floor action amid elections-bill dispute
House GOP leaders canceled a procedural measure to advance fiscal 2027 appropriations bills and other legislation amid pressure to prioritize the SAVE America Act, a stalled Republican elections bill in the Senate. President Donald Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill to push the elections bill forward.
- Housing bill threatened in GOP elections-bill spat
A Florida Republican, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, threatened to block procedural votes in the House if GOP leaders proceed with a fast-track vote on a bipartisan housing bill, prioritizing instead the stalled SAVE America Act. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold the housing bill vote Tuesday evening, despite potential opposition from Luna and allies that could disrupt other legislative efforts.
- Capitol agenda: Trump fund angst keeps GOP agenda in limbo
House and Senate GOP leaders face stalled agenda due to disputes over President Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and an Iran war powers resolution. Senate Republicans delayed an immigration enforcement bill amid concerns the fund could finance individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, with the White House remaining silent on potential modifications.
- House passes FISA reauthorization, Senate roadblock awaits
The House passed a three-year reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA, which allows warrantless surveillance, but the Senate is unlikely to approve the bill due to opposition to a House-added ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The FISA extension faces expiration soon, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune has labeled the CBDC ban a 'poison pill,' signaling a potential legislative standoff.
- House GOP leaders punt farm bill amid intraparty division
House GOP leaders delayed a vote on the farm bill due to internal party divisions over certain provisions. Speaker Mike Johnson extended a procedural rule vote to facilitate the delay, reflecting ongoing Republican disagreements.
- Johnson hits mounting roadblocks in race to reopen DHS
House GOP leaders face new challenges in reopening the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after a weekend shooting at a press gala attended by President Trump. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his team are struggling to finalize a budget blueprint before a freeze on employee pay takes effect.