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Congress is rushing to pass a $1.7 trillion spending package without balancing the budget. Examples of wasteful spending include $2.3 million on injecting beagles with cocaine, $700,000 studying how male parrots attract mates, $187,000 on studying if dogs help kids cope, and $118,000 on studying if a robot of Marvel's Thanos can snap its fingers.

"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."

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.

Congress is facing a potential government shutdown due to the failure to pass a budget bill, largely influenced by Elon Musk's public outcry on social media. The proposed continuing resolution (CR) bill is unusually lengthy at 1,547 pages, with only 8 pages dedicated to the CR itself, and includes a $100 billion increase primarily for disaster relief. Many Congress members had less than 24 hours to review it, leading to concerns about transparency and specific provisions, such as a pay raise for Congress members. Musk's influence mobilized public pressure against the bill, highlighting the need for transparency in government processes. This situation demonstrates that when the public is informed and vocal, elected officials are compelled to listen, reinforcing democratic principles. While concerns about billionaire influence remain, Musk's actions have sparked a significant response from the public.

Democrats lack the power to shut down the government; the party controlling the House, Senate, and White House governs. Democrats can stop bad bills that strip programs from Americans, including veterans, air safety, and food safety. They also aim to prevent a slush fund for Elon Musk and Donald Trump, which could lead to cuts in Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security by decimating programs and services. The House, under Hakim Jeffries, voted almost unanimously against the legislation. The Senate Democrats have leverage to reject handing over tools and a slush fund to Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

We demanded specific bills, set deadlines for their consideration, and insisted on sticking to a budget resolution. Our goal was to avoid voting on massive omnibus bills. It's absurd to think that legislating involves rushing through bills that are thousands of pages long, costing trillions of dollars, with only 48 hours to review. This approach undermines the value of each member and insults our constituents. We needed a better way to govern.

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.

Michigan House Republicans have walked off the floor during the lame duck session. With Democrats set to lose their majority in January, they are pushing through numerous bills that are seen as harmful to the state. For four days, Republicans have been waiting for discussions on three crucial bills aimed at supporting Michigan restaurants, small businesses, and improving road conditions. Frustrated with the lack of action, they decided to leave. They will not participate in voting on legislation that they believe will negatively impact Michigan unless the Democrats agree to vote on the bills that would aid small business owners and workers.

I recorded a video after leaving the house floor, but it didn't go well. I voted against the bill because we had agreed on separate bills, yet everything was combined. It included $5.7 billion for submarines, $100 million for the Coast Guard, and funding for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which seems unnecessary since the barge that hit it was insured. The $100 million for disaster relief raises questions about its allocation. We don't trust this administration with funds, especially after recent aid to Ecuador and Ukraine without our input. It's just a continuation of poor spending policies. Interestingly, many Democrats who opposed it ended up voting for it, which feels misleading. Despite this, the government remains open. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends. Thank you for your support.

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.

Republicans' nihilism has brought the country to the brink of a government shutdown at midnight unless Congress acts. Democrats offered to fund the government for another month, but Republicans rejected this because Donald Trump wants full control over government spending. The choice is between proceeding with the bill or risking a shutdown, which would give Trump more power. While the Republican bill is deeply partisan and doesn't address many needs, allowing Trump to take more power via a shutdown is worse. No one wants a shutdown. Members who oppose the CR want Republicans to take their responsibilities more seriously and negotiate spending bills that address the needs of the American people. The Republican party is the party of Trump, and allowing him to take more power via a shutdown is a worse option than passing the CR.

Hi, Andy Biggs here from Arizona's 5th congressional district. This week, we're set to vote on a continuing resolution that will extend spending for another three months instead of passing an annual budget. This ongoing issue contributes to our structural deficit and increasing national debt. The current resolution is packed with various policy issues, effectively turning it into a short-term omnibus bill. Unfortunately, this approach won't address our budget imbalance or eliminate poor policies; it merely adds more to secure votes. This highlights the dysfunction in Congress when we rely on continuing resolutions instead of a proper budget. I'll keep you updated.

In the post from earlier today, two Republicans voted nay to stall the government funding bill, but it ended up being only one again: Thomas Massey. The comments that followed labeled Massey a rhino, a democrat, and a grandstander. The speaker then presents Massey’s own explanation for voting against the omnibus, highlighting a breakdown of what Massey calls the most ridiculous items included, including some “America first” items that were not. Massey’s stated rationale includes: - $5,000,000,000 to provide cash benefits, health care, day care, and job programs to refugees on the taxpayer dime. - $315,000,000 to fund the CIA’s branch of the State Department that propagandizes and destabilizes the globe and has an interest in censoring and attacking conservative media outlets. - $3,300,000,000 to our greatest ally, President Trump, with an extra $500,000,000 for the greatest ally. - $1,500,000,000 to Egypt. - $2,100,000,000 to the Jordanians. - Nearly $700,000,000 to foreign HIV/AIDS programs. - Additional items described as America first that Massey says they refused to include. Massey also cites amendments he would have supported but were blocked: - The amendment to freeze funds for the daycare fraud. - The amendment to stop warrantless surveillance of Americans via loopholes in the FISA act. - The amendment to prevent the kill switch on your personal vehicle. - The amendment to end propagandizing US citizens by the State Department and the US Agency for Global Media. - The amendment to stop the creation of CBNCs (which relates to financial surveillance and control of your wall). - The Save Act was included by someone, described as “Grimstander” in the narrative. The discourse portrays Massey as a traitor to America and a grandstander, with tweets and reactions framing him as disloyal to President Trump. The speaker’s compilation emphasizes that if Massey is called a traitor for these positions, others might be viewed similarly, urging readers to compare actions across the broader political landscape.

Christmas is just a week away, and Congress is rushing to pass a $100 billion spending bill without proper review. This bill includes provisions that shield Congress from public scrutiny, fund censorship programs, and support vaccine mandates. It also allocates money for questionable projects, like inspecting molasses and subsidizing migrant farm workers. Congress is even giving itself a $6,000 raise amid rising living costs, which they contributed to. Meanwhile, Biden is spending millions on solar panels and monitoring methane emissions. The government is filled with bureaucrats who rarely work in the office, and many are set to continue working from home for five years. Trump warns that if Republicans pass this bill, it will burden his administration. The situation reflects a lack of accountability and respect for taxpayer money.

Speaker 0 explains that in the agriculture appropriations bill, they tried to defund research for transgenic edible plant vaccines. They describe the concept as scary and state that taxpayer dollars are funding research on vaccines produced in lettuce and spinach, such that when people eat those leafy greens, they would be vaccinated with whatever vaccine the plant is producing. The speaker asserts that there is a belief this approach amounts to “playing God with our spinach,” and argues that if someone wants to pursue this, tighter rules are probably necessary because pollen can escape and pollute plants in neighboring farms that did not intend to grow vaccines in their food. The speaker notes that they attempted to put rules on this issue in the agriculture appropriations bill and were able to stop taxpayer spending in that bill. However, the speaker states that the bill was thrown in the trash and an omnibus was passed instead. As a result, the speaker warns that there will be “another year of transgenic edible plant vaccine research,” and indicates that this topic will be a post of its own. In summary, the speaker highlights the following points: the existence of research funded with taxpayer dollars into transgenic edible plant vaccines produced in vegetables like lettuce and spinach; the concern about potential vaccination through consumption of these plants; the risk posed by pollen dispersion to neighboring farms; an effort to restrict funding via the agriculture appropriations bill that was ultimately unsuccessful due to the bill being discarded in favor of an omnibus; and the expectation that such research will continue for another year. The overall message emphasizes opposition to funding this line of research and points to procedural outcomes that hindered the attempted defunding, while noting that the broader effort and its controversy would be revisited in a future post.

December 20th is a strategic date for Congress, just days before Christmas when members are eager to return home to their families. Historically, this is when leadership exerts maximum influence, often leading to rushed votes on bills that haven't been thoroughly reviewed. It's likely that on December 20, Congress will not pass 12 separate appropriations bills but instead resort to a continuing resolution or an omnibus bill, crafted behind closed doors with various lobbyists trying to attach their interests. This pattern has persisted for years, regardless of which party is in charge. Members will be pressured to vote quickly, motivated by the desire to spend the holidays with their families, even if it means voting on legislation they haven't read.

Congressional leadership meets with lobbyists and corporate power in secret to negotiate deals for the federal spending bill. They then present a 5,000-page omnibus bill to members of Congress, pressuring them to sign it or risk blocking funding for troops and veterans' benefits. This is seen as blackmail and extortion. Congressman Matt Gaetz proposed a simple solution: present individual funding proposals for debate and voting. However, they know that funding for war and military corporations would face opposition. Instead, they manipulate the situation by threatening to cut off benefits for vulnerable groups, like veterans and the elderly. Gaetz's efforts to keep the government open and ensure troops are paid are commendable. This highlights the influence of lobbyists and multinational corporations.

We demanded specific bills, set deadlines for their consideration, and insisted on adhering to spending limits outlined in a budget resolution. Our main objective was to avoid voting on massive omnibus bills. It's absurd to think that legislating involves rushing through bills that are thousands of pages long, cost trillions of dollars, and only allow 48 hours for review. This approach undermines the value of each member and insults our constituents. We needed a better way to govern.

This morning two Republicans voted nay to stall the government funding bill, ending up with only one again: Thomas Massey. The post frames Massey as a traitor and a grandstander, echoing the “Groundhog Day” refrain that Massey is a rhino or not loyal to President Trump. The post quotes Massey explaining why he voted against the omnibus, highlighting a breakdown of “the most ridiculous items included, including some America first items that were not.” Key items Massey cites include: - $5,000,000,000 to provide cash benefits, health care, day care, and job programs to refugees on the taxpayer dime. - $315,000,000 to fund the CIA’s branch of the State Department that propagandizes and destabilizes the globe and has an interest in censoring and attacking conservative media outlets. - $3,300,000,000 to our greatest ally, President Trump, with an extra $500,000,000. - $1,500,000,000 to Egypt. - $2,100,000,000 to the Jordanians. - Nearly $700,000,000 to foreign HIV/AIDS programs. The post notes “America first items” that Massey refused to include in his amendment, labeling him a grandstander for opposing them: - An amendment to freeze funds for the daycare fraud. - An amendment to stop warrantless surveillance of Americans via loopholes in the FISA act. - An amendment to prevent the kill switch on your personal vehicle. - An amendment to end propagandizing US citizens by the State Department and The US Agency for Global Media. - The blocked amendment to stop the creation of CBNCs (likely CBNCs). - The inclusion of the Save Act. The author repeatedly calls Massey a traitor and a grandstander, insisting that if that label applies to Massey, it raises questions about everyone else. The closing reference invokes a 2016 tweet from Charlie, suggesting that if Massey’s actions define traitor status, broader implications exist for others as well.

Congress is set to pass a lengthy bill disguised as disaster relief for hurricane victims, but it includes pay raises for members and expanded federal health benefits. The bill is filled with special interests and funding for projects like a new stadium in Washington, D.C. It also renews the Global Engagement Center, linked to censorship efforts. This last-minute push aims to keep these details hidden from the public. It's crucial to have outsiders hold Washington accountable, so reach out to your congressman to express your concerns.

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.

We passed a continuing resolution that extends into January and February, which is significant because it disrupted the annual rush to pass a massive omnibus bill right before Christmas. Traditionally, the Senate would push a lengthy bill on the House without proper review or debate. This change is a step towards better legislative practices.

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.