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Shirley Chisholm: Confronting the Political Machine
As the first Black woman elected to Congress, Shirley Chisholm made history in her lifelong struggle to empower minorities and change the United States.
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'Junk Nukes': Democrat McGovern Tells Trump To Give Up Nuclear Weapons, Talk To Putin | Watch
In a speech from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Jim McGovern of Massachusetts issued a powerful warning about the mounting dangers of nuclear conflict. As the world marks 80 years since the Trinity Test and...
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Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ narrowly clears U.S. Congress
Donald Trump’s signature 'big, beautiful bill' has passed U.S. Congress, putting millions of vulnerable Americans at risk of losing health coverage, locking in tax cuts for higher earners, and boosting funding for the military and...
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Trump Hails House Vote Win As ‘Beautiful Bill’ Passes With Huge Tax Cuts, Border Funds
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill by a 215–214 vote, delivering on major campaign promises. The legislation features tax cuts on tips, car loans, and overtime,...
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London School of Economics' Trubowitz: Trump Has No Mandate
Despite Donald Trump's decisive electoral victory, he is skating on thin ice when it comes to having the support of both House and Senate Republicans, says Peter Trubowitz, Professor of International Relations and Director of the Phelan...
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'Will Take All Year:' Terry Haines on House GOP Plans
Terry Haines, Pangaea Policy Founder, discusses the House GOP narrowly passing their budget plan and claims there will be several issues along the way for this Congress throughout the year. Haines also talks about the issues both the...
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Trump Tax Cut Chances Rise as House Passes Budget
House Republicans passed a budget blueprint Tuesday calling for deep cuts in safety-net programs such as Medicaid, improving the chances for early action on President Donald Trump's tax cut plans. Joshua Gallu reports on Bloomberg...
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House to Work on Agenda, Senate Prepares for Hearings
Bloomberg's Megan Scully discusses House Republicans meeting at President Trump's Doral Golf Club to work on their 2025 agenda and the likelihood that plans on the Reconciliation Bill and the debt ceiling will be created. She also talks...
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Trump Signs First Executive Orders of New Term
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders just hours after taking the oath of office at the Capitol. They include a series of administration appointments and an order that for future inauguration days the flag will be...
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Mike Johnson Faces Critical Vote for House Speaker
House Speaker Mike Johnson hopes to hang onto his post as lawmakers vote for a new speaker. Even with President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement, this not a done deal.
Some ultra-conservatives are unhappy with the Louisiana Republican's...
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Must Get Resolved: Chamberlain on House Speaker Vote
Sarah Chamberlain, Republican Main Street Partnership President & CEO, shares her thoughts on how she expects the House to vote for Speaker when Congress returns, and whether or not current Speaker Mike Johnson will be voted to remain in...
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Not Getting Government Funding Deal by Deadline: Covey
Erin Covey, Cook Political Report Editor, states it seems more and more likely Congress will not pass a government funding deal before or on the deadline of December 20th, and that a stopgap bill would be passed instead. She talks about...
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McCarthy: I Will Not Run for Speaker Again
Republican Kevin McCarthy says he won't run again for Speaker of the House of Representatives. He spoke to reporters in Washington following a vote to oust him as Speaker.
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No Speaker Elected on First Vote
Bloomberg's Wendy Benjaminson and Jordan Fabian discuss Rep. Jim Jordan (R) Ohio failing to receive the votes needed to become Speaker in the first vote and the potential consequences of multiple voting rounds. They also give their...
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Republican Scalise Drops Out of US House Speaker Race
Representative Steve Scalise has abandoned his campaign to become House speaker following days of contentious meetings among fellow Republicans. Billy House reports on Bloomberg Television.
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The Federal Deficit (Debate) Is Out of Control
Too much federal spending is at the core of what Congress is fighting over. It's one of the main arguments conservative Republicans used when the government almost shut down in September and for ousting Kevin McCarthy as Speaker.
But...
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Deficit and Debt Drama
Glenn Hubbard, Former Council of Economic Advisers Chairman dives into the concern around US debt burden and whether there is a solution. Hubbard explains that both Democrats and Republicans have to make concessions and a solution is not...
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Kevin McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker
Bloomberg's Wendy Benjaminson and Julie Fine discuss Kevin McCarthy being ousted as Speaker of the House in a 216 to 210 vote. They give their insight as to what is next for House Republicans, who may run for Speaker following the now...
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Speaker McCarthy Faces Rebellion From Own Party
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's job was on a knife's edge Tuesday as some Democrats demanded major concessions to help him stave off a Republican revolt. Lawmakers have been meeting behind closed doors talking about what to do next and...
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Rep. Jordan Doesn't Support Ousting Speaker McCarthy
Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, says he does not support the movement to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. He speaks on "Balance of Power."
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McCarthy Faces Key Test in Shutdown Crisis
The US is on track for government shutdown on Oct. 1. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he'll put a stopgap funding measure up for a vote today, but it's not clear he has the votes. Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern and Kailey Leinz report....
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McCarthy: Nobody Wins in a Government Shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says nobody wins in a government shutdown and the House would not leave Washington in October until the government is funded. McCarthy spoke Thursday morning in Washington after having a closed-door meeting...
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House of Reps Return Tuesday With a Lot To Discuss
Bloomberg's Peggy Collins and Jordan Fabian discuss the returning of the House of Representatives and the Government shutdown, US Government spending, Ukraine funding and the UAW contract deadline this week. They also discuss takeaways...
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December Government Shutdown More Likely: MacGuineas
Maya MacGuineas, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President, says she is optimistic the U.S. Government can avoid a shutdown before the October 1 deadline, but that a shutdown in December could be more likely. She speaks with...