Freedom Caucus

Politics

The Freedom Caucus Are Cowards

by Bill Scher May 23, 2025May 22, 2025

The House faction of budget hawks yammers about cutting deficits, but this week, when it came to Trump’s Big, Beautiful budget bill, once again, they caved.

Political Animal

The Hochul and McCarthy Battles Show That Unity is Overrated

by David Atkins January 23, 2023January 22, 2023

Politics

Jim Jordan’s Reckless New Committee

by Peter M. Shane January 20, 2023January 19, 2023

Political Animal

One of These Parties is Not Like the Other

by Martin Longman December 4, 2018January 9, 2022

Main, Political Animal

When Populism Means Corporate Tax Cuts

by Martin Longman September 29, 2017January 9, 2022

Political Animal

Combining Disaster Relief With the Debt Ceiling is a No-Brainer

by Martin Longman August 31, 2017January 9, 2022

Political Animal

The GOP Chasm Deepens

by Nancy LeTourneau March 31, 2017January 9, 2022

Political Animal

The Trump Administration’s Approach to Problem-Solving Will Fail

by Nancy LeTourneau March 29, 2017January 9, 2022

Political Animal

How The Extremism Of The Freedom Caucus Could Open A Chasm In The GOP

by Nancy LeTourneau March 29, 2017January 9, 2022

Political Animal

House Healthcare Bill Still in Trouble

by Martin Longman March 21, 2017January 9, 2022

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