Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) proposed legislation on Thursday to prevent National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service from receiving taxpayer funds.
Jackson announced the bill following a tense hearing with NPR president and CEO Katherine Maher and PBS president and CEO Paula Kerger.
'These taxpayer-funded PR arms of the Democrat Party don't deserve the American people's hard-earned money.'
The House Oversight Committee's Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency questioned Maher and Kerger about the outlets' political bias, citing public remarks, partisan reporting, and gender ideology programming.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), DOGE subcommittee chairwoman, highlighted Maher's social media posts.
"You posted on X that 'America is addicted to white supremacy' — that's appalling. You publicly chastised using the phrases 'boy and girl,' which you said 'erases the language for nonbinary people,'" Greene told Maher.
Maher expressed regret for previously referring to President Donald Trump as a "deranged racist" and "sociopath." She also admitted that NPR "made a mistake" by ignoring the Hunter Biden laptop scandal.
During the hearing, Greene pressed Kerger about programming that featured gender ideology and a cross-dressing man.
Maher and Kerger maintained that their respective outlets were unbiased and should continue receiving taxpayer funds, but House Republicans were unconvinced.
Jackson's proposed bill, No Partisan Radio and Partisan Broadcasting Service Act, would "eliminate all federal funding" for NPR and PBS.
Jackson stated, "For decades, radical Democrats have funneled taxpayer dollars to NPR and PBS under the guise of 'serving the public,' despite both organizations abandoning their founding missions to provide non-biased content and instead promoting the same radical-left propaganda as any other fake news outlet."
"If these organizations want to push partisan agendas, they do not deserve another dime of federal support," he added.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Jackson accused the outlets of being "chronically biased" and "pushing Democratic talking points under the fake banner of 'public media.'"
"It's time to cut them off and stop forcing taxpayers to pay for their liberal lies!" Jackson declared.
Greene announced that she is co-sponsoring Jackson's bill.
"As my DOGE subcommittee hearing showed, these taxpayer-funded PR arms of the Democrat Party don't deserve the American people's hard-earned money. NPR and PBS hate President Trump, his supporters, and the majority of Americans who sent us a mandate in 2024. They can hate us on their own dime," Greene said.
Additional co-sponsors of the proposed bill include Republican Reps. Jodey Arrington (Texas), Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Tim Burchett (Tenn.), Michael Cloud (Texas), Mike Collins (Ga.), Neal Dunn (Fla.), Paul Gosar (Ariz.), Troy Nehls (Texas), Chip Roy (Texas), Keith Self (Texas), and Randy Weber (Texas).
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Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate are leading the charge to dismantle rogue judges' blocking of President Donald Trump's executive orders with nationwide injunctions.
In recent weeks, several federal judges have blocked Trump's executive orders in an attempt to curb the administration's MAGA mandate. Most notably, U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg blocked the Trump administration's deportations of illegal Venezuelan migrants affiliated with the gang Tren de Aragua.
'America’s government cannot function if the legitimate orders of our Commander in Chief can be overridden at the whim of a single district court judge.'
Trump himself called for the impeachment of judges like Boasberg who are using litigious avenues to curb the administration. At the same time, lawmakers like Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah are doing what they can to aid the president.
Lee introduced the Restraining Judicial Activists Act on Monday, which would establish a three-judge district court to check rulings made against the executive branch. The panel would be appointed by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, consisting of a circuit judge and two district judges.
"America’s government cannot function if the legitimate orders of our commander in chief can be overridden at the whim of a single district court judge," Lee said Monday. "We have seen them presume to run the military, the civil service, foreign aid, and HR departments across the executive branch — blatantly unconstitutional overreach."
Similar efforts have been made on the House side, with Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California introducing the No Rogue Rulings Act. The bill limits the power of district judges from imposing nationwide injunctions and is set for a vote next week in the House.
"WE ARE NOT ONE NATION UNDER JUDGE," Issa said Thursday. "Rogue judges are crossing the line to stop President Trump. That’s why we have to stop them."
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, is also set to hold hearings on Boasberg next week. Other Republicans like Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas have taken these efforts farther, introducing articles of impeachment against judges like Boasberg, Judge Paul Engelmayer, Judge Amir Ali, and Judge John Bates.
"It really starts to look like Judge Boasberg is operating purely political against the president, and that's what we want to have hearings on — this broad issue and some of what Judge Boasberg is doing," Jordan said Monday.
"Activist judges know exactly what they’re doing," Gill said Tuesday. "Even if their lawless rulings get overturned on appeal, they will have wasted valuable time of the Trump Presidency. That’s time that the American people will never get back. And it’s why we have to act fast."
At the same time, not all Republicans are as enthusiastic about this impeachment effort. An impeachment would require a simple majority in the House and a two-thirds majority in the Senate, making it unlikely that Boasberg or other activist judges will be formally impeached. Republican leadership is also more keen on alternatives to impeachment like Issa's bill, which has been embraced by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.).
Although Trump has pushed for impeachments, Justice Roberts issued a rare statement against the idea.
"For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision," Roberts said. "The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose.”
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House Republican leadership members are applying pressure on the Senate GOP to take up their reconciliation budget blueprint as negotiations resume on Capitol Hill.
While both the Senate and the House passed their respective budget resolutions, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) are set to meet Tuesday to discuss a path forward. House Republicans are set on advancing their "big, beautiful bill," which President Donald Trump has endorsed, and they're putting the Senate on notice.
'We encourage our Senate colleagues to take up the House budget resolution when they return to Washington.'
"The House is determined to send the president one big, beautiful bill that secures our border, keeps taxes low for families and job creators, grows our economy, restores American energy dominance, brings back peace through strength, and makes government more efficient and more accountable to the American people," the statement reads.
"We took the first step to accomplish that by passing a budget resolution weeks ago, and we look forward to the Senate joining us in this commitment to ensure we enact President Trump's full agenda as quickly as possible," the statement continued. "The American people gave us a mandate, and we must act on it."
Despite the public push for the House resolution, Republican leadership remains divided on the competing blueprints. While the GOP is still hammering out the fine print on issues like tax policy and budget cuts, House Republicans insist that their version will be the best option to implement Trump's agenda.
"We encourage our Senate colleagues to take up the House budget resolution when they return to Washington," the statement reads. "This is our opportunity to deliver what will be one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in the history of our nation. Working together, we will get it done."
Congress has about two weeks to make progress on reconciliation talks if Republicans want to pass a final budget by April 7, an ambitious goal set by Johnson. Although Congress typically operates at a glacial pace, negotiations are set to resume Tuesday.
Some Republicans, like Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, are less optimistic than the leadership.
“Probably what we are going to do is talk each other to death, stare at each other, and then eventually, you know, confuse the issue so much that it takes two months to unravel what we agree to,” Paul said.
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Former Republican Rep. Mia Love of Utah passed away on Sunday at the age of 49 after battling cancer.
Love's family said in a statement that she passed away in her home surrounded by her family. Love was initially diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.
'She was a trailblazer, a faithful servant, bright light in so many lives, and a dear friend.'
"With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you to know that she passed away peacefully today," the statement reads. "She was in her home surrounded by family. In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy memories, Mia quietly slipped the bands of mortality and, as her words and vision always did, soared heavenward. We are thankful for the many good wishes, prayers and condolences."
Love was remembered fondly by her fellow Utahans as a "bright light" and a "trailblazer."
"I’m heartbroken to hear of Mia’s passing," Republican Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah said in a statement. "She was a trailblazer, a faithful servant, bright light in so many lives, and a dear friend. Our Utah communities mourn with the Love family, and we pray that they find peace in Heavenly Father’s love and comfort, and in the love Mia brought to all."
"Mia Love helped blaze the trail that I now walk," Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy of Utah said in a statement. "She served with grace and inspired many with her conviction that the American dream is alive and well. Our state and our country are better because of her. My deepest condolences to the Love family."
Love was a first-generation American whose parents immigrated from Haiti to Brooklyn in the 1970s. She later planted roots in Utah and embarked on her career in public service, leading her to become the first black Republican woman to be elected to Congress. Love served in the House of Representatives from 2014 to 2018.
"Katrina and I extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Love family," Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy of Utah said in a statement. "Mia was a steadfast believer in the promise of America. I vividly remember her sharing how her parents came to our country with just $10 and a belief in the American dream—a dream she brought to life through her deep love for family, her dedicated public service, and her unwavering commitment to Utah and our nation."
"Members of Congress are mourning the passing of Mia Love, who was a trusted friend and colleague, an extraordinary person, and an exceptional leader," Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in a statement. "She will always be remembered for her warm smile and wit, and her historic contributions. God bless her family and her legacy. Our prayers are with you all."
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Progressive lawmakers have hit the ground running, with Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York rallying alongside independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont in the swing state of Nevada. However, their efforts are being overshadowed by the most recent shutdown showdown, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is feeling the heat.
Ever since President Donald Trump took office, Democrats have worked overtime to make the DOGE and Elon Musk the focal point of their political attacks.
Most recently, Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders held a joint rally in Nevada Thursday to "fight oligarchy," a sentiment that was embraced by onlookers. Coupled with the base's desire for a progressive party were calls to primary Schumer and shed old-guard Democrats.
The Democratic Party has lacked a political compass since its overwhelming defeat in November.
"Primary Chuck!" supporters shouted.
Schumer has caught a lot of heat over the last week after he caved and voted to advance a Republican-led continuing resolution after initially signaling that he was in favor of a shutdown. As a result of this reversal, several prominent Democrats like former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) disavowed the move.
While Schumer has embarked on a media tour to mitigate the damage, the Democratic base has made calls for new representation.
“We need a Democratic Party that fights harder for us too,” Ocasio-Cortez said at the rally. She also encouraged the crowd to vote for "brawlers," who she said "are the ones who can actually win against Republicans."
To her point, the Democratic Party has lacked a political compass since its overwhelming defeat in November.
Since then, the Democratic identity has diminished and the party has fractured, leading to irreconcilable differences between lawmakers like Schumer and Sanders, and it's these very differences that may cost them elections in the future.
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Mark Penn, a political pollster and former strategist for Hillary Clinton, predicted that Democrats will be facing another electoral "wipeout" during the 2026 congressional midterms.
In an op-ed, Penn argued that Democrats have deviated too far from their original party platform, costing them votes and popularity.
'The New Republican Party is positioned to deepen its support with these lapsed Democratic voters.'
"Democrats are facing the worst ratings in decades in my polls and others, dropping to as low as 29% favorability in the CNN poll, down from 62% in 2008," Penn said. "The reasons are pretty clear — after the 2024 election, voters re-evaluated the job that President Joe Biden did and began scratching their heads at the actions and positions of Democrats in Congress."
"Unless there is a major reset, I expect they will have an unexpected wipeout in next year's midterm elections."
Penn pointed to policies that Democrats previously held, like tough immigration policies and shrinking the government, which they have since abandoned. Since then, the Democratic Party has become the face of DEI, open borders, and hypersensitive social values that embrace unpopular issues like transgenderism and climate change.
"Step by step, Democrats drifted from these policies that produced near 75% approval ratings for Clinton," Penn said. "Tax and spend came back in the Obama years as tax rates went up and Obamacare kicked in, and he moved decisively to the left in the last two years of his presidency."
What used to be considered radical became commonplace in the Democratic Party. This ideological shift crescendoed with the election of former President Joe Biden, who Penn says "seemed to abandon virtually every position he ever took in his over 50 years as a moderate senator."
"By the time he departed the Oval Office, the left, and a set of extreme policies, had remade the Democratic Party from a working-class and middle-class party to a coalition of elites and Black voters," Penn said.
As a result of this tremendous shift, President Donald Trump swept all seven swing states and secured the popular vote. Penn predicted that his historic victory in November 2024 will have a trickle-down effect in the 2026 midterms.
"The result is a Democratic Party in ruins which will have to wait for the next Bill Clinton to come along and reset it again and return it to its common-sense, middle-class roots," Penn said. "Otherwise, the New Republican Party is positioned to deepen its support with these lapsed Democratic voters."
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Republican candidates won both special House elections in Florida on Tuesday night, expanding the party’s slim majority in the lower chamber. According to The New York Times, Republican Jimmy Patronis is projected to defeat Democrat Gay Valimont in the Sunshine State’s 1st Congressional District. Located in the Florida Panhandle, the district’s residents overwhelmingly supported President […]
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