Congress Chaos Continues: Defense Bill Amendments, Shutdown Looming and GOP Infighting

Greene successfully amended defense bill to reduce Sec. Austin's salary to $1, accusing him of "destroying our military."
Boebert amended defense bill to reduce salary of transgender official Skelly to $1, going on transphobic rant.
Despite advancing some bills, McCarthy has made no progress on averting shutdown just 4 days away.
McCarthy planning short-term funding bill with cuts and border measures, but at least 8 Republicans still vow to kill it.
Hardliners like Biggs, Gaetz, Ogles demanding 12 separate funding bills pass before they'll consider a CR.

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9/29/2023

House Passes Defense Bill with Greene Amendment to Cut Austin's Salary to $1

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's amendment to reduce Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's salary to $1 passed in the House, but is unlikely to pass in the Senate and is considered more political theater than pragmatism.

10/1/2023

Boebert Snaps at Reporter Over Questions About Gaetz's Threats Against McCarthy

Republican Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert clashed with a CNN reporter over conservative threats to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, emphasizing the need for negotiation and criticizing the approach to the funding bill.