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Speaker 0 discusses the House of Representatives’ vote on defunding the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). He asserts that this measure is not neutral or benevolent but a leftist enterprise, and that while leftists can contribute to it, hardworking Americans shouldn’t be forced to fund causes they find repugnant. He notes that 81 Republican members joined all Democrats to keep funding the enterprise from federal dollars. He emphasizes that while legitimate disagreements exist within the Republican Party, this should not be one of them. He argues that Republicans campaign on the precepts that the US government is too big and expensive and that money should not be taken from Americans to support left-leaning initiatives that undermine the party’s stated goals. He urges listeners to find out how their representative voted and to raise the issue with them. The speaker predicts that some Republicans will blame the outcome on the Senate filibuster, though he contends the Senate filibuster rule should not dictate House outcomes. He warns against what he calls an exaggerated view that nothing could pass the Senate without including that funding, and critiques the idea of relying on the filibuster. He advocates ending the “zombie filibuster,” arguing that filibusters should require debate instead of being conducted silently or while asleep. He calls for enforcing the existing rules of the Senate to require a speaking filibuster and then turning to issues he says Republicans were elected to address. These include reducing federal wasteful spending, ending funding for the National Endowment for Democracy, and passing the SAFE Act, which he claims would ensure that “80% of all Americans” agree with taking steps to stop noncitizens from voting in US elections. In closing, he urges Republicans who were elected under the Republican banner to stay true to their party and avoid switching to another, humorously concluding with “Don’t get on a donkey.” The overall message urges a principled commitment to Republican aims, opposition to funding perceived as left-leaning, and procedural changes to the filibuster to enable legislative action on his preferred agenda.

The House passed a bill to fund a regime to harm Palestinians and cut aid until 2025. Funding will be further cut if an investigation is initiated against Israel for crimes. The US is stopping aid to starving Palestinians. The government ignores constituents and human rights, condemning other countries for war crimes while supporting them. This is evil and hypocritical. Gaza suffers from a famine we finance, causing deaths daily.

Mike Johnson, once seen as a Christian conservative, has funded initiatives that contradict his previous stance, such as full-term abortion clinics and the trans agenda for children. He has also failed to address border security, despite rising violence and illegal immigration. His actions suggest he has aligned with the establishment, supporting military funding and foreign wars, which raises questions about his integrity and motivations. The hypocrisy is evident as he backs policies that harm Christians abroad while claiming to uphold Christian values. The American people have the power to hold their government accountable and demand change, especially as national debt continues to rise. If they unite against foreign aid and illegal immigration, they can influence the direction of the 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, 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.

Congressman Thomas Massie recounts stories illustrating government waste and overreach. He wears a debt clock badge to highlight the urgency of the national debt, which he says is increasing by $100,000 per second. He notes that the U.S. is financing the debt by effectively "taxing the world" through inflation, due to the dollar's status as the reserve currency. However, he warns this is unsustainable, especially as sanctions push other countries away from using the dollar. Massie criticizes foreign aid spending, particularly to Ukraine and Israel, arguing it primarily benefits the defense industry. He opposed a bill defining antisemitism, fearing it could stifle free speech by banning certain biblical passages or comparisons of Israeli policies to the Nazi regime. Massie discusses the influence of APAC, alleging they pressure members of Congress to support Israel and that he may be the only Republican in Congress who hasn't done homework for them. He also describes his off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle on his Kentucky farm, where he built his timber-frame house and generates his own power and water.

The speaker states that the promise was to put America first, and believes there are still voices in the administration, such as J.D. Vance, Tulsi Gabbard, and RFK Junior, who could prevail. However, they were not persuasive in this case, but somebody was. The speaker claims that APAC, the Israeli lobby in congress, is very persuasive. The speaker observes that their colleagues' social media feeds all look the same, tweeting the same message about supporting Israel.

President Trump's administration is uncovering wasteful spending, like millions on sex changes in Guatemala, girl-centric climate change in Brazil, and social media influencers in Ukraine. Even worse, hundreds of thousands were spent on sending designers to a Paris fashion show. Instead of funding these crazy projects, let's redirect that money to secure our border. Fiscal conservatives are proposing to increase spending, but there's a way to cut it. It's called rescission. The administration can bundle savings and send it to us for a simple majority vote, no Democrats needed. There's a debate about whether our biggest threats are internal or external. I believe they're internal. We don't need unlimited military spending or to be everywhere in the world. If we want more money for the military, take it from overseas spending like climate change initiatives. We're giving billions to dictatorships without elections.

Today marks a troubling moment in America as we face a constitutional crisis. The actions of Trump and his allies threaten the power of Congress, undermining our democratic processes. The executive branch should not have sole authority over budget allocations; it's Congress that holds the power of the purse. Taxpayers are being shortchanged when civil servants are paid without providing necessary services. We must ask ourselves if we want an executive making all decisions or elected representatives shaping policies. I'm particularly concerned about USAID, which provided vital support during my childhood in a refugee camp. Its programs are essential for many globally and represent our soft power, fostering goodwill rather than relying solely on military presence for safety.

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.

Biden's USAID has wasted taxpayer money on questionable projects: $1.5 million for DEI in Serbia, $2 million for sex changes in Guatemala, $6 million for tourism in Egypt, and $15 million for contraceptives in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. This spending is alarming for American taxpayers. President Trump aims to stop such funding, addressing issues like USAID's support for Hamas. The urgency for change has never been clearer, especially after blocking funds that could aid terrorism. The backlash from Democrats and media against figures like Elon Musk shows their discomfort with these reforms. Musk's efforts align with Trump's mission to eliminate wasteful spending and restore accountability in government.

- The speakers criticize a new funding bill as a bloated, bipartisan package totaling over $1.7 trillion, arguing it represents a “middle finger” to American taxpayers and funds more than merely keeping the lights on. They claim both parties supported it, eliminating any real fiscal fight. - They highlight a provision referred to as health care extenders on page 772, noting that temporary pandemic expansions in health and welfare programs are now baked in as permanent costs for taxpayers. This is presented as evidence that eligibility expansions for Medicare are being locked in. - They point to Israel-related spending buried within the bill, noting provisions allocating hundreds of millions of dollars for Israeli missile defense programs, including the Iron Dome, on page 101 of the 1,059-page bill. They argue that funding the U.S. government is linked to funding a foreign defense system, and that this represents corporate welfare for well-connected interests in Washington. - The discussion asserts that Ukraine-related funding is not explicitly in the bill as written, but that money may still be funneled through contractors or other channels. They question whether there will be a final victory lap on supposedly winding down Ukraine aid, suggesting money remains flowing covertly. - They discuss the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and USAID, noting that money for NED remained in the bill despite amendments to cut funding. They describe NED as a non-partisan tool that has supported regime-change activities, including actions in Iran and Venezuela, and criticize both parties for preserving this funding. - They critique the consolidation of aid into the State Department, specifically via USAID under Marco Rubio, arguing that oversight has weakened and that funding is redirected for various foreign policy aims (e.g., Venezuela, Cuba, Iran). They discuss the influence of Rubio on where funds go and describe the arrangement as increasing executive-led control with limited transparency. - They argue that the bill reflects a broader pattern of government spending: a so-called “uni-party” consensus that avoids reducing government size, with both parties acting in lockstep on foreign and domestic priorities. - The conversation touches on public opinion, citing a Gallup poll that suggests younger generations despise both major parties, and they link this to perceived bipartisan over-spending and interventionism. - Throughout, the viewers criticize what they see as a routine of declaring emergencies and then normalizing permanent programs, suggesting that emergency measures become permanent and that the political system uses crisis rhetoric to justify ongoing expenditure. - The discussion ends with remarks on political leadership, labeling Speaker Johnson as a weak figure and coining a proposed “fuck it party” as a first-principles anti-war alternative, with participants noting they would join or support it. Daniel McAdams provided expert commentary throughout.

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.

Let's put aside the fear mongering. No one in the Trump administration has advocated using Social Security money for other purposes. However, there are real questions about spending. The other side calls funding pauses illegal, but pausing spending for a month isn't impoundment. This is a separation of powers issue. I voted against repurposing money for the wall. When money was stopped at USAID, $2,000,000 was found for sex changes in Guatemala. Should a president be able to execute their policy? The bureaucracy is unmovable and skewed towards spending more. Should we spend millions on things like girl-centric climate change in Brazil or microaggressions among obese Latinx individuals? Scrutiny is good. I want the discovery of waste to lead to permanent change. The minority party likely won't want to cut funding for things like sex changes in Guatemala. If we can save money, like $200,000,000 on an aircraft carrier, we should do a rescission package and fill our $2,000,000,000,000 deficit.

USAID, originally created by President Kennedy, has been hijacked by a far-left agenda, marked by wasteful spending and anti-American priorities. Democrats show no concern over this misuse of funds, perhaps because scrutiny has led to a surge in searches for criminal defense attorneys. President Trump's attempt to pause this spending was met with accusations of a constitutional crisis, while the real crisis is the misuse of taxpayer money. USAID programs sabotage diplomatic relationships by pushing woke ideology, even weaponizing programs like PEPFAR by demanding African nations compromise their values for aid. Furthermore, claims that Elon Musk, who possesses a top-secret clearance, has access to personal data are false, and the left's disparaging remarks about young people serving the country are offensive. Their service matters.

The speaker believes 95-99% of Congress should be tried for treason for allowing Israel and its money to control everything in the United States. They claim the U.S. does not have control over itself because Congress is controlled by a foreign nation that does not have America's best interests in mind. The speaker cites a vote to cut $500 million from going to Israel, alleging it goes towards bombing kids, and claims 455 people voted to keep it, while only six voted against it. Marjorie Taylor Greene is praised for opposing the funding. The speaker asserts Israel controls the United States 100% and suggests people should investigate how much money each congressperson has taken from APAC, which they describe as an Israeli funding service. They also allege most members of Congress are probably on the Epstein list.

The speaker discusses a recent vote in the US House of Representatives to defund the National Endowment for Democracy, arguing that this measure is not neutral or benevolent, but a leftist enterprise. The speaker states that leftists are free to contribute to it, but insists that hardworking Americans should not be forced by the government to contribute to causes they find repugnant, including the NED. Despite this stance, the speaker notes that 81 Republican members of the House voted with all the Democrats to keep the funding stream going, funding the enterprise with federal money. The speaker contends that there should be legitimate disagreement within the Republican Party, but asserts that this issue should not be one of them. When campaigning as a Republican, the speaker says, voters expect basic precepts, including that the US government is too big and expensive because it does too many things it was never intended to do. The speaker argues that Republicans should agree that funds should not be taken from hardworking Americans and given to left-leaning enterprises that undercut everything the party stands for or purports to stand for. If viewers share the speaker’s frustration, they are urged to find out how their representative voted and raise the issue with them. The speaker anticipates that some Republicans will blame the outcome on the Senate filibuster, though they claim the Senate filibuster rule should not affect the House. The speaker argues that such blaming is severely exaggerated and emphasizes the importance of ending the zombie filibuster, calling for a speaking filibuster instead of silent or asleep filibustering. With the procedural concerns addressed, the speaker says the party should move on to implementing policies for which Republicans were elected, including reducing federal wasteful spending, ending funding for the National Endowment for Democracy, and passing the SAFE Act. The speaker describes the SAFE Act as something that “like, 80% of all Americans agree with,” which is to take steps to stop noncitizens from voting in elections. The speaker reiterates the admonition to stay true to the Republican Party and not align with another party, ending with a caution: “Don’t get on the other one. And, good heavens, don’t get on a donkey.”

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'm uncovering fraud by showing how money isn't reaching its intended destination but is instead being diverted, which goes against what Congress intended. Uncovering fraud should be viewed positively, and it's puzzling why anyone would defend it. We're working to address waste, inefficiency, fraud, and the weaponization of agencies. A prime example is USAID, which misuses taxpayer money to promote unwanted ideologies and destabilize foreign policies. It is common sense to stop funding these things. We aim to address this issue across all agencies, ensuring taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and effectively.

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.

USAID, initially created by Kennedy, has become a front for a far-left agenda, marked by wasteful spending and anti-American priorities. Democrats show no concern over this misuse of funds, which makes me believe there is an attempt to conceal the corruption. Trump's attempt to pause this spending was met with cries of a constitutional crisis. Many USAID programs undermine diplomatic relationships by pushing woke ideology, as seen with PEPFAR, where the Biden administration jeopardized lives by imposing abortion agendas on African nations. Those complicit in this betrayal should be fired. Also, it's false that Elon Musk, who has a top-secret clearance for his work with NASA, has access to personal data. Finally, it's offensive to dismiss the capabilities of young people serving our country. Their service matters and should be respected.

Since 2021, Congress has voted on 22 resolutions for Israel, including denouncing antisemitism and supporting Israel. The congressperson stated they voted no on the last resolution and present on the one before that because they were getting sick of it. Republicans in Congress are always talking about Israel, and it feels like something has changed. Members of Congress constantly proclaim their faith and loyalty to Israel, stating that Israel is their greatest ally. The congressperson questions what about America and Americans, given the $37 trillion in debt and the struggles of younger generations to afford rent, housing, insurance, cars, and find good-paying jobs. They live paycheck to paycheck with stacked credit card bills and feel hopeless about realizing the American dream. Yet, in Congress, everyone is chasing and proclaiming their loyalty to a foreign country.

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.