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This year has been a disaster, reflecting the failures of Washington, D.C. I ran for Congress to address these issues, but it seems nothing has changed. It's frustrating to see celebrations over Doge while we're about to add another billion dollars to the deficit. Regarding Speaker Johnson, I'm disappointed; he has the potential to communicate more effectively. It's unacceptable that we haven't seen the proposed language yet, especially with a vote scheduled for this week.

"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.

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.

My colleague from Oklahoma claims that not supporting Kevin McCarthy would cause chaos, but I disagree. Chaos is having $33 trillion in debt and a $2.2 trillion annual deficit. Chaos is not passing single subject spending bills and relying on continuing resolutions and omnibus bills. We need reforms that go beyond McCarthy's time in office, such as open amendments and a clear understanding of the budget. These changes would lead to legislative progress, even if it means sometimes losing or forming unexpected partnerships. The American people expect us to work hard and deliver, something Speaker McCarthy has failed to do. That's why I've called for his removal.

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.

I don't support Kevin McCarthy as Speaker because he can't be trusted and has caused chaos. The real chaos is the $33 billion debt, $2.2 trillion annual deficit, and the lack of passing single subject spending bills. We've been governed by continuing resolutions and omnibus bills since the mid-90s, which is chaotic. We need reforms like open amendments and understanding the budget. If we had these reforms, there would be times when my conservative colleagues and I would lose, but the American people would see us legislating. Speaker McCarthy hasn't delivered, so I've moved to vacate the chair.

Scott and Mike Pence, both Republicans, voted to raise the debt, while Donald Trump added a staggering $8 trillion to our national debt. This is a burden our children will bear. Looking at the 2024 budget, Republicans requested $7.4 billion in earmarks, while Democrats asked for a mere $800 million. It's clear that the Republicans are the big spenders. We need an accountant in the White House to address this issue.

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.

Last night, the Senate voted on a budget, and I introduced an amendment to cut $1.5 trillion, about the amount of waste, fraud, and corruption we've uncovered. Every Democrat voted against it, unsurprisingly, but 29 Republicans joined them, while only 24 Republicans voted for it. Here's a list of the 29 Republicans who betrayed you to continue the fraud, waste, and corruption. If you see your senator on this list, call them and tell them we don't care if the government shuts down or what sacred cows need to be sacrificed to balance the budget. If they're not willing to do the job, they should resign. Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee, your office will be hearing from me soon.

Hey, it's your ranking grizzler on appropriations from Connecticut's Third District. Get ready for your dark academia congress era because House appropriation is where the money is at. We're not chasing the bag; we *are* the bag. Democrats are funding to make life easier through government funding. Republicans' 2025 plan is suspect. They want to eliminate the Department of Education, which is bad. It's a huge tax on the environment, your education, and your rights, a big loss. Democrats get it, though. See how I keep you informed?

Nancy Mace discusses the ongoing budget issues in Washington, expressing frustration over the last-minute negotiations. She notes that Congress has had ample time to address the budget since the last short-term continuing resolution (CR) was passed on September 26. Mace voted against the recent bill because it maintained the same spending levels as before. She advocates for a short-term CR until Trump takes office, emphasizing the need for separate votes on various spending issues. Mace believes there are solutions available that would ensure essential services continue even in a government shutdown. She remains committed to negotiating a resolution before the deadline, stating her dedication to the American people and Trump.

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.

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.

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.

Just left the house floor where we passed the National Defense Authorization Act. I voted against it due to $500 million in foreign aid, which many opposed. There are provisions for travel related to abortions and poorly written transgender language that could worsen issues. The Pentagon still hasn't passed an audit after multiple attempts, and we need to do better. This isn't what you voted for, and there are lobbyists involved that affect these decisions. We’ll keep fighting, but it's crucial for you to hold us accountable. Thank you for your support.

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.