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The speakers discuss the latest spending bill, criticizing the Republican-controlled House and Senate for increasing spending despite promises of cuts. They highlight that the government is quietly buying its own debt, signaling underlying economic problems. They claim this is because people are not investing in long-term bonds. The speakers point out that conservative measures were removed from the bill after being used to gain initial support. They cite Thomas Massey's statements on the broken promises and Elon Musk's criticism of the bill as "political suicide" for the Republican Party. They discuss Trump's attacks on Massey for voting against the bill, including a negative ad campaign. They defend Massey as standing for the Constitution and principles. They promote an upcoming conference featuring Douglas MacGregor, who warns of potential war with Iran. They advocate for volunteerism as a core principle of liberty.

"This is political theater. I'm gonna call out both sides right here. It's all posturing. It's fake fighting." "We all know where it ends up. This is Groundhog Day." "We always get a c r in September, and then we get an omnibus." "We might get the omnibus before Christmas, but if we're not good, it comes after Christmas." "We should have done 12 separate bills." "But, again, whether Democrats are in control or Republicans are in control, we never do the 12 separate bills." "It's because Democrats wanna grow the welfare state, and republicans wanna grow the military industrial complex." "I guarantee it."

We're getting close to a number on appropriations, but Democrats are trying to add something new that's never been part of this before. They want to limit the executive branch's ability to do its job, which would tie the President's hands on expenditures. This is a gross separation of powers violation and a terrible precedent. It's a nonstarter for us, and the Democrats know that. So it looks like they're making individual appropriations bills almost impossible. There's more discussion to be had as we near the March 14 deadline. I'm hopeful they'll back off those outrageous demands because they're unprecedented and unconstitutional. The Democrats are likely trying to address the unitary theory of the executive, limiting the executive branch's ability to impound or rescind funds. This is a constitutional fight, and you likely won't get any Democrat votes on this CR. Get ready for a potential government shutdown.

The speaker criticizes both parties for engaging in "political theater" with the annual budget process, resulting in a continuing resolution (CR) and omnibus bill instead of 12 separate appropriations bills. Democrats want to grow the welfare state, and Republicans want to grow the military-industrial complex. The speaker highlights exposed lies and unconstitutional actions by various agencies, which will continue to be funded. The speaker points out that a previous debt limit increase included a provision for automatic 1% cuts if a CR extended past April 30th. The current CR is set to expire on March 28th to avoid triggering these cuts. A "bright shiny object," the SAVE Act, is attached to the CR, which is designed to prevent illegals from voting. The speaker predicts the SAVE Act will be removed, and Republicans will ultimately cave and fund the CR without it. The speaker refuses to participate in this "failure theater."

I oppose the continuing resolution (CR) authored by Byron Donald. It continues the Ukraine policy negotiated by Speaker Pelosi and Mitch McConnell, which conservatives were against. The CR allows Jack Smith to continue election interference and silences the former president and leading contender for the Republican nomination. It abandons the principle of reviewing single subject spending bills, which is necessary to save the country and hold agencies accountable for their budgets. We cannot sustain two trillion-dollar deficits on top of a $33 trillion debt. A mere 8% cut over 30 days without programmatic reform is an insult to the principles we fought for in January.

The best-case scenario, given the current situation, would be a clean continuing resolution (CR), but Democrats oppose that, leading to a standoff. The government is set to shut down on Friday, a choice made by Republican leadership. They could have extended funding longer, as Donald Trump suggested, but opted to push the issue to December to advance their own priorities. Now, they find themselves without a plan. It's crucial for Mike Johnson and his team to resolve this situation, as their current approach is problematic and they need to take responsibility for fixing it.

This situation was avoidable. In January, I warned against repeating past mistakes where Republicans relied on Democrat votes for major spending bills. I supported Speaker McCarthy, helping pass key legislation, but our unity faltered with the Responsibility Act, which lacked significant spending cuts. Despite promises to leverage the debt ceiling for reforms, we ended up with an unlimited increase. The Speaker failed to bring all appropriations bills to the floor on time, leading members to negotiate among themselves. I reluctantly agreed to a compromise to move forward, but when a critical vote failed, it became clear the Speaker was unwilling to fight against Democrats. With national debt soaring and inflation high, we need a leader who will truly fight for fiscal responsibility. Regrettably, I must vote to vacate the chair.

The America First agenda is going up in smoke as Congress prepares to vote for a continuing resolution, funding the government through September. This resolution continues funding USAID and Israel, with no money for border security. It's business as usual, with endless continuing resolutions that never improve things for Americans. While most Republicans fall in line, Congressman Thomas Massey is refusing to vote for this "scam," opposing sending money overseas to those who hate us. Trump is now trying to find a primary opponent to challenge Massey, criticizing him for being against the continuing resolution. However, Massey has been a budget hawk for years and notably takes no money from AIPAC. He's standing up against the Israel-first agenda that Trump and many others in Washington support.

While Americans were celebrating Memorial Day, Washington was making another debt-increasing deal with no real changes. This bill has no cap on raising the debt and we don't know the exact number. It might cut $12 billion in year 1, but that's not worth the $4 trillion it adds. The bill keeps Biden's policies and spending intact, including the Green New Deal subsidies that could harm the electric grid. Republicans should not vote for this bill because it doesn't demand renegotiation and doesn't address the border issue. Democrats are supporting it because it doesn't change their policies or spending. Republicans should vote no and find a better deal.

The speaker criticizes both parties for engaging in "political theater" with the annual budget process, resulting in continuing resolutions (CR) and omnibus bills. They claim that Democrats want to expand the welfare state, while Republicans want to expand the military-industrial complex, leading to increased spending regardless of which party is in power. The speaker highlights alleged lies and overreach by various government agencies, which they claim are consistently funded despite Republican opposition. They point out that a proposed 1% cut to spending, tied to a previous debt limit increase, is avoided by the speaker's choice of a 6-month CR. The speaker also dismisses the "SAVE Act" attached to the CR as a "bright shiny object" designed to excite Republicans, predicting it will be removed and never become law. They urge Republicans to fight for the Act, forcing Democrats to publicly support allowing "illegals to vote," but ultimately believes the CR will pass without it.

Here's the truth about what's happening in Congress: it's political theater, a repetitive cycle leading to a continuing resolution (CR) and then an omnibus bill, regardless of which party is in control. We never address the real issues, like reining in spending or cutting wasteful programs. Democrats want to expand the welfare state, and Republicans want to grow the military-industrial complex, and bureaucrats are being allowed to run wild. This CR is a six-month extension, strategically avoiding automatic cuts. The "SAVE Act" attached to it is just a shiny object, a false promise meant to appease Republicans before it disappears. We need to stop funding things we claim to oppose and address our spending addiction. I refuse to participate in this charade any longer.

One person can call for a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy, but a majority is needed, which means Democrats would have to vote against him. However, it is unlikely that Democrats will do so because McCarthy made a deal with them. The speaker believes that Democrats will actually support McCarthy to show who really governs and how it happens. The speaker wants to change this system and evaluate bills independently. McCarthy is making a secret deal on Ukraine while trying to get Republicans to vote for a continuing resolution that doesn't include Ukraine. McCarthy has lied to Democrats, Republicans, and the White House, but if they choose to keep him, he belongs to them.

The speaker opposes attaching the SAVE Act to the continuing resolution (CR), calling it a repetitive tactic that results in a clean CR after Senate removal. Passing the SAVE Act would lead to excessive spending: $6.3 billion a day, $3 billion in interest, and $77,000 per second, increasing the $36 trillion debt. Interest payments could exceed the annual national defense spending. The CR also restricts new military programs. The speaker notes that 73% of appropriations have passed, with 27% remaining. The speaker questions the point of passing the SAVE Act if the Senate won't consider it or HR 2 to secure the borders. The speaker claims adding debt will cause inflation, harming the middle and lower classes. The speaker is willing to shut down the government or the border to protect elections.

Speaker 0 criticizes Speaker McCarthy for taking credit for the single subject appropriations bills, stating that it was not his original plan. They argue against lumping together departments like Education and Labor with the military and border patrol, calling it chaotic. Speaker 0 claims that they forced the change and warns that if Speaker McCarthy continues, the appropriations process will become a sideshow controlled by lobbyists and special interests. They express frustration with how the American people have been mistreated for decades and vow to fight against it.

The speaker believes American people are tired of lies in Washington D.C. and fake fights. They cite a vote on July 10th that now requires voting for a continuing resolution that continues the Biden administration's budget, including the Green New Deal. The speaker believes this is absurd and will frustrate the Republican base, who are tired of being lied to, especially with the November 5th election approaching. Creating a fake fight could cause Republicans to lose the House. The speaker suggests being honest about aligning with Democrats, rather than pretending to fight for spending reduction. They are unlikely to participate in a fake fight but are open to a real one. The speaker believes the Speaker needs to be honest with President Trump about plans for September 30th, which they don't believe has been the case.

Speaker Johnson is renegotiating a spending deal and may withdraw from a $1.7 trillion plan with Chuck Schumer. Conservatives are frustrated with the lack of wins in the new house and want a speaker who will prioritize border security. They argue that Republicans are not fulfilling their promises and are making the issue more complicated than it needs to be. Some Republicans are pushing to oust Johnson for going against his word. The debate centers around strong border security and the consequences of a government shutdown. Democrats are willing to support anything that annoys conservatives, and bills like this one drive conservatives crazy. The speaker urges a change in course with spending cuts and fiscal policy changes to avoid economic collapse.

Speaker accuses the D Triple C and House Majority Forward of politicizing the potential shutdown with ad campaigns attacking individuals who oppose a shutdown. Speaker claims that the other side wants a shutdown for political gain but fails to address border issues, spending cuts, and long-term debt. Speaker references Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul's concerns about the migrant crisis in New York City but criticizes their lack of action. Accuses opponents of using the issue to win back the majority while claiming willingness to work across the aisle. Urges others to join the Problem Solver CR, which they have already signed onto.

The Republicans are currently voting on amendments for funding bills, and it's crucial that they come to an agreement to avoid a government shutdown. This disagreement is essentially between the hard right and the even harder right within the GOP. Unfortunately, under Kevin McCarthy's leadership, it seems difficult to govern. However, it's important that they find a way to keep the government running because ordinary Americans will suffer if they don't. There's a bipartisan continuing resolution supported by both Democrats and Republicans in the Senate, and I hope the House will have the opportunity to vote on it and work together in a bipartisan manner.

This CR is different. Unlike traditional ones, it decreases spending by about $7 billion and doesn't lead to an omnibus bill. It restricts funding but helps fund border enforcement, gives raises to enlisted military personnel, increases food allotment for women, infants, and children, and boosts VA spending. I believe we have the votes to pass this, just like we did with the debt ceiling increase. These cuts come from places like the Commerce Department's slush fund and eliminated earmarks, redirecting those funds to the VA and our troops. We're increasing food programs and VA benefits, not cutting them. NIH funding continues. We're aiming for an efficient federal government.

I oppose the continuing resolution (CR) authored by Byron Donald. It continues the Ukraine policy negotiated by Speaker Pelosi and Mitch McConnell, which conservatives were against. The CR allows Jack Smith to continue election interference and silences the former president and leading contender for the Republican nomination. It abandons the principle of reviewing single subject spending bills and fails to address the unsustainable $33 trillion debt and $2 trillion annual deficits. A mere 8% cut over 30 days without programmatic reform is insulting to the principles we fought for in January.

The speaker predicts that on December 20, Congress will pass either a short-term CR or an omnibus bill written behind closed doors, with lobbyists adding their priorities. This date is chosen because members are eager to be home for Christmas, increasing leadership's influence. The speaker believes Congress won't pass 12 separate appropriations bills. They anticipate a familiar process: a rushed vote on a bill members haven't read, influenced by the desire to go home for the holidays. A full-year CR is unlikely due to a built-in 1% spending cut that takes effect after April 30. The speaker suggests a full-year CR would be the most responsible option, allowing time to work on individual bills. However, they claim the pressure to avoid spending cuts and the manipulation of members' desire to be with family during Christmas will lead to a different outcome.

There are no Doge cuts, and this is not USAID. The speaker is talking about waste and fraud, specifically in Medicaid, and claims no one has been turned over to the DOJ for fraud. Elon Musk gave false hope to a political class that doesn't want to cut anything. The big bill has problems, but it passed because Musk promised a trillion dollars. The rescission next week is $9 billion, with $2 billion from PBS and NPR. There's supposedly $7 billion in fraud on a $7 trillion budget. Musk committed $1 trillion to the President, leading to questions about whether it's all "BS."

Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massey said he could vote yes on President Trump's "big beautiful bill" if a "skinny version" materializes, as he believes the current bill doesn't cut government spending enough. Massey's opposition has led to threats of primary challenges from Trump allies and AIPAC. Massey suggested splitting the bill into two, focusing on border security and extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He would also want a repeal of Green New Deal subsidies. Massey is using a shorter window to score the bill's impact on the deficit, looking at three to four years instead of the typical ten. He alleges the House is "treading water" while awaiting the Senate's version. An ad criticizing Massey claims he voted against Trump's policies, including banning sex changes on minors. Massey says the bill allows funding for sex changes for minors. He says the bill does not prohibit welfare for illegal aliens, stop funding sex changes for kids, end registration of suppressors, defund Planned Parenthood for 10, implement the RAINS Act, or reduce the deficit.

We filed the continued resolution on Saturday, but the House Democrats leadership team released a statement on Friday panning a bill they hadn't even seen yet. They claimed it would cut funding for healthcare, nutritional assistance, and veterans benefits. But every single word of that is a lie. The clean CR contains no policy riders at all, no cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security, and no cuts to veterans benefits. In fact, we plus up the accounts for veterans. I'm asking reporters to call out Democrats for making these intentionally false claims. The American people deserve clarity from our press corps.

The American people are sick of the lies, cheating, and spending. We're seeing the climax of living beyond our means, fueled by the dollar's reserve currency status. The country is bankrupt, morally and financially, with moral bankruptcy leading to abuse of power. Some in Congress want to cut back spending, but there are loopholes. Congress is not doing its job by passing appropriation bills. Trump is asking Republicans to vote for a bill that largely maintains current spending levels, with an additional $8 billion for military spending. They are always trying to kick the can down the road, they are not cutting spending. The whole system is massive, abused, and immoral. It's going to take some time to fix this issue.