Trump Is Pushing Republicans to Fall in Line Behind His Agenda. Chip Roy Could Stand in the Way

Ron Johnson Won’t Be Swayed by Trump’s Pressure

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) continues to be a problem for the Republican leadership, telling Punchbowl News the House reconciliation bill doesn’t cut spending nearly enough. “When we pointed out to Johnson that many House members expressed the same concerns and then folded when Trump swooped in, he was defiant.” Said Johnson: “In the House, President Trump can threaten a primary. Those guys want to keep their seats, I understand the pressure. He can…

'Can I answer the question?' Tempers flare during far-right lawmakers' presser

Tempers flared during an impromptu press conference held by House Freedom Caucus members as they refused to answer how they'll vote if President Donald Trump's mega spending bill reaches the House floor Wednesday. "It is not ready yet, but we've got to see the language," said Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX...

Trump takes charge as key votes near on his agenda

President Donald Trump laid down the law with fractious House Republicans as they prepare for a key vote on his agenda. We’ll soon see if they are listening even to the Republican leader with the most credibility with the party’s…

Trump agenda faces key moment as House GOP prepares for reconciliation vote

President Donald Trump laid down the law with fractious House Republicans as they prepare for a key vote on his agenda. We’ll soon see if they are listening even to the Republican leader with the most credibility with the party’s base, one who many lawmakers credit for their majorities on Capitol Hill in the first place. Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) have defied expectations before when it…

Trump is pushing Republicans to fall in line behind his agenda. Chip Roy could stand in the way

As President Donald Trump attempts to muscle his agenda through the House, Rep. Chip Roy is perhaps the most important holdout to win over. He may also be the toughest.

Texas Rep. Chip Roy Spells Out What He Wants Before And If He Approves Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Republican Texas Rep. Chip Roy said Monday on Fox Business that he would like President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” to address “deficit numbers” and tax policy before giving his approval on it. Late Sunday, the House Budget Committee narrowly pushed through the president’s budget reconciliation package, with Roy among three other conservatives who pushed back […] Texas Rep. Chip Roy Spells Out What He Wants Before And If He Approves…