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Jul 18, 2018--Today, Citizens Against Government Waste released its , the 26th edition of the group's expose on pork-barrel spending. CAGW President Tom Schatz was joined at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. by Sens. Jeff Flake , Ted Cruz and Joni Ernst , Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker , and Reps.
The Texas Tribune asked all 38 members of the state's congressional delegation whether they would consider a ban on "bump stocks," the type of gun attachment used by the Las Vegas mass shooter. WASHINGTON - Over several hours on Wednesday afternoon, something quite unusual happened on Capitol Hill: A small gun-control measure began to pick up public consideration from a half-dozen or so congressional Republicans.
Donald Trump Jr., left, in an interview Tuesday with Fox News host Sean Hannity, has come under increasing scrutiny for his role and activities during the 2016 presidential campaign for his father, President Trump. Donald Trump Jr., left, in an interview Tuesday with Fox News host Sean Hannity, has come under increasing scrutiny for his role and activities during the 2016 presidential campaign for his father, President Trump.
Republicans confronted a conservative rebellion in their own party Tuesday over their long-promised plans to repeal and replace the health care law, and they beseeched President Donald Trump to settle the dispute. "He's the leader on this issue right now; he's the one that's got to hold us together," said Rep. Dennis Ross of Florida as he left a meeting during which, he said, Republican leaders urged the rank and file to "stay strong" on the issue and told them: "'Now is not the time to back down.'
Texas 17th District Indivisible will be holding a Town Hall meeting Sunday evening, but it does not seem Rep. Bill Flores will actually attend. A representative for the group, Jeni Ganz, said they decided to hold a town hall after repeatedly reaching out Rep. Flores to schedule a town hall.
House Republicans voted Monday night in favor of a proposal that would weaken Congress' outside ethics watchdog and remove its independence. Republican Virginia Rep. Bob Goodlatte's proposal would place the independent Office of Congressional Ethics -- an initial watchdog for House members but without power to punish members -- under oversight of those very lawmakers.
According to Rachael Bade , even ultra-conservative Republicans are afraid to challenge our president-elect for fear of reprisal. It's true that during the campaign, Trump was known for brow-beating anyone in the GOP who spoke out against him.
The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce will host a State of the Nation luncheon featuring Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, at noon Oct. 12 at the Baylor Club in McLane Stadium, 1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, R-College Station, and Rob Enstrom, senior vice president and the national political director at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will join Cruz for a panel discussion about matters pertinent to Central Texas. Cost is $50 for individual tickets or $500 for tables for 10 people.
For a party that pretentiously parades around with pocket Constitutions, it was funny seeing the Republican standard-bearer betray his ignorance of the most foundational of American documents: "Not only will I stand up for Article I, I'll stand up for Article II, Article 12 [sic], you name it, of the Constitution." You name it! Because Donald Trump Clinton ally: Secret GOP donor issues challenge to Trump WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns with Pence amid VP speculation Budowsky: If Trump were black MORE This is who Republicans have running their show.
"Speaker Ryan reconfirmed the detailed discussions that he's had with Mr. Trump, and he reconfirmed that he as Speaker remains comfortable with Mr. Trump as our nominee," Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, told reporters, an account seconded by other members. On Tuesday, Ryan slammed Trump's comments about federal Judge Gonzalo Curiel.