Congressional Republicans have generally hesitated to speak out against the president's funding freezes -- known as "impoundment" -- but defense hawks and other GOP lawmakers are gearing up for a showdown ahead of a fiscal cliff looming this fall and stoking fears of a government shutdown, reported Politico.
Exclusive: House GOP tax writers are eyeing a scaled-back $4 trillion tax cut due to fights over spending.
-- Politico (@politico.com) May 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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