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.
Freedom Caucus
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The Hochul and McCarthy Battles Show That Unity is Overrated
Democrats should understand that achieving better policy is more important than avoiding division.
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Jim Jordan’s Reckless New Committee
The MAGA congressman chairs the new House committee on the “weaponization of the federal government” and is vowing to use it to probe open federal investigations.
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One of These Parties is Not Like the Other
Elected in an anti-Trump backlash, freshman Democrats nonetheless urge leadership to focus less on investigations and more on problem solving.
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When Populism Means Corporate Tax Cuts
The Freedom Caucus is supposed to be distinct from the country club set, but is it?
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Combining Disaster Relief With the Debt Ceiling is a No-Brainer
Hurricane Harvey could be a blessing in disguise for congressional Republicans.
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The GOP Chasm Deepens
The GOP is quickly realizing that it has a higher commitment to ideology than governing.
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The Trump Administration’s Approach to Problem-Solving Will Fail
Their insistence on domination is already backfiring.
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How The Extremism Of The Freedom Caucus Could Open A Chasm In The GOP
The obstructionism of the Freedom Caucus could move moderate Republicans to the left.
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House Healthcare Bill Still in Trouble
Despite concessions from Ryan and threats from Trump, right-wing Republicans still are not supporting the AHCA.
