Freedom Caucus Threatens Shutdown Despite Adding Trillions to Debt Under Trump

Republicans spent recklessly under Trump, adding $8 trillion to the debt, but now blame Democrats for overspending.
The ultra-MAGA Freedom Caucus is threatening to shut down the government over the debt, despite contributing to it under Trump.
The GOP tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy have added nearly $2 trillion to the debt that Republicans now decry.
The Freedom Caucus's "No Security, No Funding" plan calls for extreme cuts, including to Ukraine aid and "woke" military policies.
McCarthy must stand up to the Freedom Caucus and avoid a shutdown, even if it means working with Democrats on a bipartisan budget.

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8/21/2023

Freedom Caucus rebels against a short-term funding bill with new demands

Main Topic: The ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus is demanding conservative policy changes in exchange for their support of a short-term funding measure to avert a government shutdown. Key points: 1. The Freedom Caucus is demanding preferred language on border security, addressing the "weaponization" of the Justice Department and FBI, and a shift in Pentagon policies. 2. They refuse to support any short-term bill that continues Democrats' bloated COVID-era spending and fails to hold the Biden Administration accountable. 3. If their demands are not met, conservatives have threatened to retaliate by forcing a vote to overthrow House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

9/5/2023

Summer’s Over. Kevin McCarthy’s Waking Nightmares Are Back to Torment Him.

The far-right House Freedom Caucus is poised to cause a government shutdown at the end of September by insisting on unlikely provisions in exchange for its votes to fund the government.

9/10/2023

Congress Faces Spending Fight as Conservatives Push for Deep Cuts, Risking Shutdown

Conservative Republicans in the House of Representatives are threatening spending levels and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, creating a complicated funding debate that could potentially jeopardize McCarthy's leadership role.

9/14/2023

McCarthy criticized Democrats' Trump impeachment, now opens Biden inquiry amid budget crisis

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who criticized Democrats for pursuing impeachment without passing a budget in 2019, is now facing a budget crisis and potential government shutdown while pushing for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden to appease far-right Republicans threatening his speakership.

9/17/2023

McCarthy Warns House Republicans to Avoid Government Shutdown

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy warns his caucus about the negative consequences of a government shutdown and emphasizes the need to pass spending bills to continue running the government.

9/19/2023

McCarthy's Speakership on Shaky Ground as Far-Right GOP Opposition Risks Shutdown

The US Congress is facing opposition from far-right Republicans over a short-term spending bill, increasing the risk of a government shutdown and threatening Kevin McCarthy's role as speaker, as Republicans in the House of Representatives are divided and struggling to find money to keep federal agencies running.

9/19/2023

McCarthy Caught in GOP Infighting as House Republicans Battle Over Doomed Spending Plan

House Republicans are in the midst of a major internal revolt over the latest spending plan, with more than a dozen Republicans, including members of the Freedom Caucus, openly opposing the plan and threatening to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy if he relies on Democratic votes to avoid a government shutdown.

9/25/2023

McCarthy Faces Pressure from GOP Hardliners as Shutdown Deadline Looms

Lawmakers express concern over the possibility of a government shutdown as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces pressure to secure votes for a spending bill, with the House Freedom Caucus complicating budget negotiations and potential compromise with Democrats risking McCarthy's speakership.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 1:06:00 PM

Freedom Caucus Threatens Shutdown Despite Adding Trillions to Debt Under Trump

Republicans spent recklessly under Trump, adding $8 trillion to the debt, but now blame Democrats for overspending.
The ultra-MAGA Freedom Caucus is threatening to shut down the government over the debt, despite contributing to it under Trump.
The GOP tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy have added nearly $2 trillion to the debt that Republicans now decry.
The Freedom Caucus's "No Security, No Funding" plan calls for extreme cuts, including to Ukraine aid and "woke" military policies.
McCarthy must stand up to the Freedom Caucus and avoid a shutdown, even if it means working with Democrats on a bipartisan budget.

salon.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/21/2023

Freedom Caucus rebels against a short-term funding bill with new demands

9/5/2023

Summer’s Over. Kevin McCarthy’s Waking Nightmares Are Back to Torment Him.

The far-right House Freedom Caucus is poised to cause a government shutdown at the end of September by insisting on unlikely provisions in exchange for its votes to fund the government.

9/10/2023

Congress Faces Spending Fight as Conservatives Push for Deep Cuts, Risking Shutdown

9/14/2023

McCarthy criticized Democrats' Trump impeachment, now opens Biden inquiry amid budget crisis

9/17/2023

McCarthy Warns House Republicans to Avoid Government Shutdown

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy warns his caucus about the negative consequences of a government shutdown and emphasizes the need to pass spending bills to continue running the government.

9/19/2023

McCarthy's Speakership on Shaky Ground as Far-Right GOP Opposition Risks Shutdown

9/19/2023

McCarthy Caught in GOP Infighting as House Republicans Battle Over Doomed Spending Plan

9/25/2023

McCarthy Faces Pressure from GOP Hardliners as Shutdown Deadline Looms