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House Republicans hope that efforts to crack down on alleged abuse in safety-net programs will revive talks of tackling fraud before year's end. However, skepticism remains about whether any such bill will reach the president’s desk due to impending midterms and lack of immediate success. The article notes that achieving legislative goals requires intervention from Vice President Vance or President Trump.

The Senate reached a government funding deal to prevent a September shutdown. House Republicans, with some Democratic support, passed their version of a spending bill on July 22.

The Senate finalized a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown until December 11, including language to block President Trump’s plan to shift grant approval authority to political appointees. The bipartisan agreement includes support from top Republicans like Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, while House Republicans had earlier passed a separate funding extension without Democratic consultation.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will begin his August campaign events in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a key race for Republicans. He will support Brinker Harding against Denise Powell in a district won by Kamala Harris in 2024. Scalise plans to campaign in multiple states, including Iowa, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Ohio, New York, Michigan, Colorado, South Carolina, and Texas.

White House officials urged Senate Republicans to adopt a narrow spending bill focused on defense and farm aid, but faced skepticism over the reconciliation process and potential political challenges. Senate leaders expressed concerns about the 'vote-a-rama' amendment process and the inclusion of the SAVE America Act, which could complicate securing 50 votes for the bill.

House Republicans are proposing a bill to regulate fundraising methods used by left-leaning organizations, which may require President Trump's 'Freedom 250' project to disclose more financial information. The bill aims to increase transparency in political fundraising.

House Republicans are using their August recess to seek opportunities in a challenging midterm environment, focusing on a 100-day period leading up to Election Day and linking Democrats to far-left candidates.

President Donald Trump ordered signs to be installed outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to warn visitors about 'inaccurate information.' The move follows a July 4 report criticizing the museum's leadership for 'extreme political activism' and erasing American history. Museum director Anthea Hartig rebutted the report's findings, inviting lawmakers to tour the museum.

House Republicans are demanding explanations from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill regarding a software failure that registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens to vote, resulting in 400 ballots cast. The group questions the state's voter roll maintenance processes and calls for support of voter-ID legislation. Sherrill attributed the issue to a Motor Vehicle System error, stating noncitizens were mistakenly registered despite indicating non-citizenship during license applications.

House Republicans are demanding explanations from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill regarding a software failure that registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens to vote between June 2023 and June 2024. The group questions whether the issue was a glitch or intentional and seeks responses on voter roll maintenance and support for voter-ID legislation.

President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to adopt a $95 billion budget blueprint before the August recess, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed doubts about securing enough votes. House Republicans have already approved the budget, which aims to use reconciliation to bypass the Senate filibuster for funding priorities like the Iran war and farm assistance. Senate Republicans face internal divisions over offsets, funding allocations, and the feasibility of a third reconciliation bill.

House Republicans face a challenging summer campaign addressing voter concerns about high gas prices, affordability, and the Iran war. They have passed key bills but face Senate hurdles, while Democrats highlight Republican struggles with messaging and internal primary challenges.

North Carolina clergy oppose House Bill 437, which bans unauthorized camping on public property and creates new drug-related felonies near shelters, arguing it criminalizes homelessness without addressing its root causes. Governor Josh Stein vetoed the bill, but House Republicans plan to override the veto, despite concerns about funding and potential litigation against local governments.

House Republicans face challenges as the Iran war's unpopularity and affordability concerns weigh on their midterm campaign efforts. GOP lawmakers acknowledge Iran and cost-of-living issues will be key topics with voters, while some members broke ranks to support a Democratic war powers resolution. Party leaders emphasize contrasting GOP policies with progressive Democrats, citing recent legislative achievements including a defense bill and government funding measure.

Senate Republicans face pressure to advance a $95 billion budget resolution passed by the House, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise urging them to overcome challenges and prioritize the bill. The resolution includes funding for the Iran war, farm assistance, and components of the SAVE America Act, but Senate GOP leaders are hesitant to move it before the November midterms.

Mike Johnson's $95 billion budget blueprint faces significant challenges in the Senate as GOP senators express skepticism over passing a reconciliation bill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has acknowledged the difficulty, citing internal GOP divisions over funding priorities and political risks ahead of midterms, while the White House pushes for rapid action.

Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, testified before Congress amid a Republican-led investigation into claims of political bias in the museum's exhibits, following a White House report accusing it of 'extreme political activism.' The hearings aligned with broader efforts by Donald Trump to influence public memory, including changes to museum content about his impeachments and the resignation of National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet after Trump's social media criticism.

The U.S. House approved a GOP budget resolution proposing $95 billion in spending, including $60 billion for military operations in Iran and $12 billion for agricultural aid. The vote sets up a partisan conflict over funding levels and deficit concerns, with work on the package contingent on Senate agreement.

House Republicans passed a stock trading bill linked to the SAVE Act and a voter ID measure. The bill's stock trading component faces uncertainty in the Senate after Republican leaders abandoned voting restrictions favored by President Trump.

House Republicans passed a $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities with a vote of 216-214. All Democrats opposed the measure.

House Republicans passed a $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities in a 216-214 vote, with all Democrats opposing it.

House Republicans passed a $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities. The vote was 216-214, with all Democrats opposed.

House Republicans adopted a $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities, passing it with a vote of 216-214. All Democrats opposed the measure.

House Republicans passed a $95 billion budget proposal to fund the Iran war and other Trump priorities, with a narrow 216-214 vote. The plan faces Senate uncertainty and opposition from Democrats, who argue the funds should address domestic issues. The budget includes $60 billion for the Pentagon, $13 billion for national security, and $10 billion for voting law changes aligned with the SAVE America Act.

House Republicans agreed to draft a $95bn bill to fund the war with Iran and provide aid to farmers, passing a budget resolution that enables a reconciliation bill to bypass the Democratic filibuster in the Senate. The resolution passed 216-214, with two Republicans, an independent, and all Democrats opposing it.

The House approved a budget framework for a $95 billion party-line package focused on military, intelligence, farm aid, and election security. The 216-214 vote advanced the effort to bypass Senate filibuster rules, but Senate Republicans must now secure support for the plan, which faces demands for increased funding and spending offsets.

House Republicans approved a $95 billion reconciliation framework to boost Pentagon funding, provide agriculture aid, and incentivize states to adopt voting restrictions. The vote is a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, who needed to secure support from lawmakers in a closely divided chamber.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman met with House Republicans but did not request additional funding for the agency’s upcoming missions, including returning humans to the moon and building a Mars spacecraft. He emphasized NASA’s existing budget and the House’s draft bill restoring funding levels, contrasting with the White House’s 2027 budget proposal that included a 25% cut.

The Trump administration faces a war funding crisis as congressional Republicans disagree on military spending for the escalating conflict with Iran. House Republicans proposed over $70 billion in new defense funding, but the Senate opposes it, while Pentagon officials suggest the war's cost may exceed $100 billion.

House Republicans are centralizing their midterm argument around fears of a communist threat, accusing furthest-left Democratic candidates of promoting a society based on collective ownership of resources. Top House Republicans are emphasizing the dangers of communism in their campaign strategy.

House Republicans advanced the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, a bill aimed at codifying Trump's border policies by criminalizing visa overstays, ending 'catch and release' policies, and tightening asylum eligibility. The legislation, led by Rep. Chip Roy, cleared the House Judiciary Committee along party lines despite Democratic objections, which emphasized the need for ICE reforms and legal immigration pathways. The bill aligns with prior GOP efforts like H.R. 2 but excludes a nationwide E-Verify mandate.

The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History faced questions from House Republicans about exhibits and materials described as 'woke,' including a display linking Mickey Mouse to minstrelsy and a toolkit discussing 'objectivity' as a feature of White supremacy culture. Rep. Brandon Gill challenged the director on whether Mickey Mouse was racist and whether the toolkit's content implied she was a White supremacist.

The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History faced questions from House Republicans regarding exhibits and materials described as 'woke,' including a display linking Mickey Mouse to racism and a toolkit discussing 'objectivity' as part of White supremacy culture. The exchange included inquiries about whether Mickey Mouse is racist and whether the museum's materials imply White supremacy.

House Republicans plan to vote on a government funding bill to fund the federal government through Dec. 4, aiming to prevent a shutdown before the fall midterm elections.

House Republicans are passing a government funding bill months early to avoid a potential shutdown during the midterm elections, funding the government through Dec. 4. Democrats oppose the bill, calling it rushed and lacking bipartisan negotiation, while Republicans argue it prevents chaos similar to past shutdowns.

House Republicans are passing a government funding bill months early to avoid a potential shutdown during the midterm elections, aiming to fund agencies through Dec. 4. Democrats oppose the stopgap measure, which maintains current spending levels, arguing it lacks bipartisan negotiations and necessary provisions.

House Republicans are passing a government funding bill months early to avoid a potential shutdown during the midterm elections. The bill would fund the government through Dec. 4, with GOP leaders accusing Democrats of causing chaos if they oppose it. Democrats criticized the rushed process and lack of bipartisan negotiation.

Senate Republicans are considering a separate stopgap spending bill as House Republicans advance their own funding measure to keep the government operational until after the midterm elections. Senate Democrats and Republicans have discussed a Senate-specific stopgap bill with exceptions to avoid service disruptions, while House GOP leaders cite Senate delays as a reason to push their legislation. Senate Democratic leader Patty Murray expressed concerns about potential flaws in the House bill but acknowledged bipartisan efforts to explore alternatives.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism for suggesting local police might arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his UN General Assembly visit, with detractors calling the proposal 'political theater' and citing legal and diplomatic barriers. Critics, including U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz and House Republicans, argued the plan overstepped local authority and risked diplomatic tensions.

Vice President JD Vance met with House Republicans on Capitol Hill this week. His remarks on Epstein and Israel were noted to echo conspiracy theories.