Steve Scalise

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.

House Republicans are promoting a campaign to portray Democratic candidates as leftist, using terms like 'communist caucus' to differentiate themselves and maintain their House majority. They advanced bills including a stock trades ban and voter ID requirements, which Democrats criticized as political tactics. The GOP also aims to use Democratic votes against key issues as campaign fodder.

House Republicans are emphasizing their contrast with Democrats, labeling them as part of a 'communist caucus' to sway voters ahead of the November elections. They aim to highlight Democratic candidates aligned with the 'Democratic Socialists of America' and criticize policies like voter ID mandates, which Democrats argue are politically motivated. The GOP also advanced bills restricting stock trades by members and linking them to voter ID requirements.

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.

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.

House GOP leaders are pressuring Senate Republicans to act on a $95 billion reconciliation package before November, which includes funding for the war in Iran, farm assistance, and components of the SAVE America Act. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has resisted, stating he will wait until government funding is resolved, prompting criticism from House leaders who argue the Senate cannot use the filibuster as an excuse for delay.

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.

President Donald Trump urged lawmakers to pass his election security bill, the SAVE America Act, despite House GOP leaders planning to advance a separate government funding bill. Tensions arise as Trump's push could disrupt Republican funding strategies, with potential government shutdown risks and internal party conflicts over prioritizing election security measures.

House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole is heading to Camp David to discuss defense funding as the House GOP budget package of $73 billion falls short of Donald Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense spending proposal. The meeting includes GOP leaders and White House officials, but Trump was not in attendance.

House Republican leaders and White House officials are finalizing an $80 billion reconciliation package, including $67 billion for Pentagon programs and $11 billion for farm assistance. The deal faces criticism from GOP fiscal hawks due to a lack of offsetting spending cuts, though the farm aid portion was reduced from earlier proposals. The budget framework could be presented to the House floor next week if cleared by the Budget Committee.

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is negotiating with Rep. Chip Roy and hard-line conservatives to draft an immigration bill aimed at resolving a House floor impasse. Talks involve combining a sanctuary cities bill with elements of Roy's broader proposal, but uncertainty remains about whether the solution will satisfy Roy and other GOP holdouts. A procedural vote to reopen the floor is set for Tuesday.

Van Hilleary and Johnny Garrett are leading Republican candidates in the race to succeed John Rose in Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District. Both candidates emphasize support for Trump’s 'America First' ideology, with Hilleary highlighting fiscal policies and term limits, while Garrett focuses on legislative actions against transgender athletes and undocumented immigration.

Speaker Mike Johnson is considering a House vote to end birthright citizenship for children of pregnant women entering the U.S. legally, aiming to satisfy conservative demands. The proposal would be symbolic due to Senate filibuster challenges, while Johnson faces pressure to address Trump’s border priorities and resolve internal GOP divisions over immigration reform.

52 House Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, urged President Donald Trump to let the Jones Act waiver expire, arguing it creates a loophole for adversarial countries. The waiver, which allows foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports, has facilitated over 136 voyages since March 2024, reducing fuel costs and improving supply chains, particularly for gasoline and propane. Analysis shows no significant threat to U.S. maritime dominance, with only one Chinese-flagged vessel among the voyages.

House Republicans blocked a procedural measure for the annual defense policy bill due to frustrations over stalled GOP legislation like the SAVE America Act, causing a delay in key votes before the July 4 recess. Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges reconciling holdouts, including Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and pressure from President Donald Trump to advance the bill.

House Republicans blocked a procedural vote for the National Defense Authorization Act due to disagreements over the SAVE Act, which has repeatedly stalled legislative efforts. Fourteen Republicans, including Steve Scalise, opposed the vote, and Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in advancing the defense bill and other legislation before the July 4 recess.

President Trump canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, demanding Congress first pass a bill regulating state-run elections, causing tension with Senate Republicans. GOP leaders had highlighted the housing measure as a key legislative achievement ahead of November elections, while Democrats criticized Trump's decision as undermining efforts to address affordability.

The annual Congressional baseball game features repeated uniform numbers among Republican and Democratic players, creating confusion for spectators. The event, held at Nats Park, is a charity fundraiser that raised over $3.2 million and attracted 32,000 attendees. Fox Sports broadcasts the game with a production team comparable to major league coverage.

The annual Congressional baseball game features Republicans and Democrats wearing duplicate uniform numbers, causing confusion. The event, a tradition since 1909, raised over $3.2 million and attracted 32,000 fans. Fox Sports broadcasts the game with a playoff-level production crew.

The House rejected an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, leading to its expiration. The 218-198 vote followed Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. The law, which allows warrantless surveillance of foreign targets, will lapse Friday night unless extended by Congress or an executive action.

U.S. House Republicans approved a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package, allocating $38.53 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and $26.02 billion for Customs and Border Protection, without new operational guardrails. The 214-212 vote sent the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it, following Senate approval with only Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski opposing.

President Donald Trump requested a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act before it expires Friday, but Democrats oppose reauthorization until Bill Pulte vacates the acting director of national intelligence role. Trump has not nominated a permanent replacement for Pulte, complicating bipartisan support, while congressional leaders discussed potential solutions with Trump. Uncertainty remains about passing an extension due to partisan divisions.

U.S. House Republicans approved a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package without new guardrails, passing 214-212. The bill allocates $38.53 billion for ICE, $26.02 billion for Border Patrol, and $5 billion for Homeland Security, with President Donald Trump expected to sign it. Democrats and independent Rep. Kevin Kiley opposed the measure, citing lack of oversight.

U.S. House Republicans approved a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package without new operational guardrails for federal agents, sending it to President Donald Trump for expected signature. The 214-212 vote included opposition from Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Kevin Kiley, along with Democrats, over concerns about accountability and past incidents involving immigration officers. Funds will support ICE, Border Patrol, and Homeland Security through September 2029.

U.S. House Republicans approved a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package without new operational guardrails for federal agents. The measure, passed 214-212, includes $38.53 billion for ICE, $26.02 billion for Border Patrol, and $5 billion for Homeland Security, and was sent to President Donald Trump for signing. The bill faced opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, including Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and California Rep. Kevin Kiley.

U.S. House Republicans approved a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package without new operational guardrails for federal agents. The 214-212 vote sends the measure to President Donald Trump for expected signature, with Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and California Rep. Kevin Kiley opposing alongside Democrats. The legislation allocates $38.53 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and $26.02 billion to Customs and Border Protection over three years.

Congress approved a $70 billion funding package for the Department of Homeland Security over three years to support mass deportation efforts. The House passed the reconciliation bill 214 to 212, and the Senate approved it 52 to 47. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Tim Walberg were notable dissenting Republicans.

The House passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package, securing funding for ICE and CBP through fiscal year 2029. The bill passed 214-212 with all Republicans present supporting it and Democrats opposing it, excluding one independent, Kevin Kiley, who also voted against it. The measure now awaits President Trump's expected signature.

President Donald Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement funding measure advanced in the House along party lines, with Republicans moving closer to securing funding for ICE and CBP through 2029. Democrats opposed the bill, citing lack of accountability for ICE, while some Republicans resisted parts of the funding package due to concerns over the 'anti-weaponization fund.'

President Trump advanced a $70 billion immigration enforcement and border security funding measure through a House procedural vote, with Republicans passing it along party lines. The bill now moves to a final House vote and faces opposition from Democrats who demand accountability for ICE. Intra-party GOP conflicts over a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' initially delayed the measure.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise outlined a potential schedule for procedural votes on a GOP immigration enforcement bill, with final passage possibly Friday morning. Senate delays over amendment votes, including a stalled vote on the Trump administration's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' could affect House plans. Scalise stated House Republicans aim to pass any finalized package from the Senate.

Speaker Mike Johnson plans to discuss a bipartisan AI regulatory framework with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The framework is part of a discussion draft being developed by Rep. Jay Obernolte and Rep. Lori Trahan. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise highlighted concerns about state-level laws hindering AI innovation and mentioned a proposed federal preemption law.

Over 70 House Republicans, led by Steve Scalise, urge the Supreme Court to side with ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in a Colorado climate lawsuit, arguing it would harm energy producers and drive up costs. They claim Boulder County's case is a 'dangerous overreach' that could force fossil fuel companies to pay billions in damages and disrupt national energy policy.

Over 70 House Republicans led by Steve Scalise urge the Supreme Court to reject a Colorado county's lawsuit seeking financial liability from oil companies for climate change damages. The lawmakers argue that allowing such state-level lawsuits would undermine federal energy policy and harm the U.S. energy industry. The case, Suncor v. Boulder, will be heard by SCOTUS in 2024, with a ruling expected in 2027.

House Republicans face delays in passing a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill due to disputes over White House security funding and a government mistreatment claims fund. The stalemate raises doubts about their ability to advance 'Reconciliation 3.0,' a broader legislative package aiming to boost Pentagon spending and cut other programs, as they navigate a slim majority and internal party divisions.

Republican strategist Tom Sell defeated populist candidate Abraham Enriquez in a primary runoff for Texas's 19th Congressional District, a solidly conservative area. Sell, endorsed by key GOP leaders including Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, is poised to succeed retiring Rep. Jodey Arrington in the Republican stronghold.

House members from both parties are using discharge petitions at record rates to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson and force votes on bills he won't bring to the floor. An eighth discharge petition in the 119th Congress reached the 218 signatures needed to force a vote, with a unionization bill garnering support from 211 Democrats and 7 Republicans. This represents over 20% of all successful discharge petitions since 1935, indicating unprecedented frustration with Johnson's control of the legislative agenda.

Republicans delayed a House vote on a war powers resolution to limit President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran after realizing they lacked the votes to block it. The resolution, sponsored by Democrats, aims to compel Trump to withdraw from the conflict, with growing congressional frustration over the war's impact on shipping and gas prices.

House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington announced plans to advance a budget resolution in June to facilitate a third reconciliation bill (Reconciliation 3.0) focused on fraud prevention and affordability. Speaker Mike Johnson met with GOP leadership to discuss the narrow, party-line legislative package that would involve six or seven committees and potentially pass by end of July.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for blaming President Donald Trump for political violence, urging him to look at his own rhetoric. Scalise, a victim of political violence himself, argued that Democratic rhetoric is increasingly targeting Republicans. Pritzker has repeatedly compared Trump's governance to that of the Nazis and Adolf Hitler.