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The White House must be responsive to Congress, which is representative of the people. This involves working with allies in Congress to apply pressure to the administration. The approach remains consistent across administrations. The speaker was referring to potential appointees for key positions.

The speaker emphasizes the necessity of a long-term effort to combat waste and fraud, claiming that it will return if vigilance is relaxed, especially if Democrats regain power. The goal is to eliminate funding and grants, making it difficult to restart wasteful and fraudulent activities. The speaker questions whether government employees respect taxpayer money, suggesting a lack of incentive to do so. They assert that incentives determine outcomes and that the payment system is structured such that requests for money are automatically approved.

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.

Speaker 0 questions fairness in committee representation based on party votes. Speaker 1 explains that committee membership is based on the number of members in the house, not popular vote.

The White House must be responsive to Congress. The speaker discusses working with Democratic allies to pressure the administration. The speaker also mentions appointees to top-level positions.

The White House has to be responsive to Congress. The speaker discusses working with Democratic allies to pressure the administration. The speaker also mentions appointees to top-level positions.

There needs to be Democrats who walk the walk and talk the talk because hypocrisy gets exploited to fuel cynicism. Insider trading in Congress is a prime example. Members of Congress sit on a committee, get information about a drug or a contract, and immediately make a call to their stockbroker, changing things so their portfolio swells. This is done on public trust, taxpayer finance, and public facilities while regulating the market they're trading on. The speaker questions why people act like money only corrupts Republicans.

McCarthy deserves credit for devolving power, as he reinstated the motion to remove the speaker of the house. This motion allows any member to call for a vote to remove the speaker, and if 218 people vote in favor, the speaker is removed. Although I don't plan on using this motion, having it in place is important to prevent fear of retaliation for doing what's right.

I believe we will be in a stronger position as a result. Some critics said this process was chaotic and should have been done behind closed doors, but I disagree. The American people have been mistreated behind closed doors, so I wanted to voice my complaint on the house floor. Some people said I wasted my first week, but there are days in congress where we only vote on renaming post offices or discussing voting rules. We also have a six-week summer vacation where nothing gets done. Taking four days to establish policies, procedures, and personnel for the Republican team seems like the best use of time.

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 White House has to be responsive to Congress. The speaker discusses working with Democratic allies to pressure the administration. The speaker also mentions appointees to top-level positions.

We just voted for Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Before that, I expressed my refusal to support the rules package due to concerning language from Nancy Pelosi's Congress. The Democrats had established an office of diversity and inclusion and included gender-inclusive language that removed traditional family terms like father, mother, son, and daughter, replacing them with neutral terms. I demanded changes, and I'm pleased to announce that the language has been revised. The office of diversity and inclusion has been eliminated, and traditional family terms have been restored in the rules. Republicans are committed to upholding traditional family values, and we will ensure that biological men are not allowed in women's private spaces. We'll share the updated language for your review.

I asked about the border wall funding and suggested redirecting the money. However, they refused to do so. According to the law, they are obligated to use the money appropriately.

Washington's leadership selection system is seen as broken, relying on lobbyists and special interest money. Kevin McCarthy, for example, raised and distributed $500 million in the last election cycle, highlighting the money-for-support dynamic. To challenge this cartel-like system, a different approach was sought. The desired changes can be categorized into three main areas.

The speaker emphasizes the necessity of a long-term commitment to preventing waste and fraud, claiming that these issues will resurface if vigilance is relaxed, especially when Democrats regain power. The aim is to eliminate funding and grants to make restarting wasteful practices difficult. The speaker questions whether government employees respect taxpayer money, suggesting a lack of incentive to do so. They assert that incentives determine outcomes and that the current payment system readily provides funds upon request.

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 discusses two important aspects: policy concessions and procedure. They emphasize the need for transparency and accountability in the legislative process, such as allowing sufficient time to read bills and open amendments. The speaker also highlights the importance of separating different issues for individual voting, rather than bundling them together. This prevents lawmakers from approving unrelated items under the guise of funding essential services. The speaker criticizes the influence of cartels and lobbyists who profit greatly from this system.

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.

Appropriations is where the money moves in Congress. Democrats are making lives smoother through government funding. Republicans' Project 2025 is suspect, aiming to eliminate the Department of Education. This would negatively impact the environment, education, and rights. Democrats are keeping people informed.

The White House has to be responsive to Congress. The speaker discusses working with Democratic allies to apply pressure to the administration. The speaker also mentions appointees to top-level jobs.

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.

I will introduce a political reform and anti-corruption resolution tomorrow. It aims to address the corruption in Congress by implementing five measures: banning PAC and lobbyist money, prohibiting members of Congress from trading stock, preventing members from becoming lobbyists, establishing term limits for Congress and Supreme Court justices, and implementing a binding code of ethics for the Supreme Court. The American people, regardless of their political affiliation, are frustrated with the corruption in Washington. I hope that members from both sides will support this resolution.

The speaker pledges to push for a single stock trading ban, arguing "it is the credibility of the House and the Senate" that is at stake from "eye popping returns," observed in figures like "Representative Pelosi, Senator Wyden," suggesting "every hedge fund would be jealous of them." They assert "the American people deserve better than this" and that "People don't shouldn't come to Washington to get rich." Instead, they should "come to serve the American people," as such trading undermines trust in the system, because "if any private citizen traded this way, the SEC would be knocking on their door."

I will introduce a political reform and anti-corruption resolution tomorrow. It calls for a ban on PAC and lobbyist money, members of Congress trading stock, and members becoming lobbyists. It also includes term limits for Congress and Supreme Court justices, as well as a binding code of ethics for the Supreme Court. Both sides of the American people are frustrated with corruption in Washington, and we need real change. I hope members on both sides will support this resolution.

The White House must be responsive to Congress, which is representative of the people. This involves working with allies in Congress to apply pressure to the administration. The approach remains consistent across administrations. The speaker was referring to potential appointees for key positions.