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September 4, 2025

Trump's foreign aid clawback rattles Senate ahead of funding fight

Senate Republicans want to focus on averting a partial shutdown, with some worrying that the White House's move to cancel $4.9B in foreign aid could hurt a deal with Senate Democrats.

September 4, 2025

A time of testing for the Senate Republican majority

Republican senators face pressure to use rule changes for faster nominee confirmations while preparing for an anticipated Schumer shutdown this fall.

August 31, 2025

Rep. Carter warns of possible ‘Schumer shutdown’ as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill

Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., discusses lawmakers' return to Congress, President Donald Trump's D.C. crime crackdown and more on ‘ӣÌÒÊÓƵ Live.’

August 29, 2025

White House move to cancel $4.9B foreign aid with 'pocket rescission' blasted as illegal

The White House's $4.9 billion pocket rescissions package has likely made it harder for lawmakers to find middle ground on funding the government, with Sens. Susan Collins and Chuck Schumer slamming the move as illegal.

August 24, 2025

GOP senator criticizes Democrats for halting confirmations of Trump nominees

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., discusses Republican efforts to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominees and more on ‘ӣÌÒÊÓƵ Sunday.’

August 11, 2025

Fiscal hawks seek millions for home district projects amid government funding debate

House Freedom Caucus members and deficit hawks requested federal funding for infrastructure, clean water and veterans projects, totaling millions.

August 1, 2025

Gridlock crumbles as Senate advances spending bills in race against shutdown

Senate advances spending package despite Republican concerns over increased funding levels as lawmakers race to prevent government shutdown by Sept. 30.

July 28, 2025

GOP lawmakers clash over strategy to avert government shutdown crisis

Republicans face internal divisions over shutdown prevention with 14 legislative days left, as some Freedom Caucus members push for a full-year continuing resolution opposed by defense hawks.

July 24, 2025

Schumer faces 'no-win situation' with far-left Dems ahead of government shutdown battle, Sen. John Thune says

On the "Ruthless" podcast, Sen. Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. spoke about the tough decision Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. faces regarding a government shutdown.

July 21, 2025

Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown

House and Senate Republicans are readying for a sprint to the end of fiscal year 2025 while President Trump pushes Congress to further cut government spending.