House Republicans are trying to prohibit the use of federal money to pay for special counsel Jack Smith's investigation and criminal cases against Trump.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, and Rep. Andy Ogles, Republican of Tennessee, have introduced similar but separate pieces of legislation to deny federal funding for the special counsel. Gaetz's bill, which was introduced two days after Trump announced he'd received a target letter from the special counsel, would prohibit Smith from expending federal funds. ., this month, would deny Jack Smith a federal salary.
A third proposal has surfaced, which could disrupt ongoing negotiations to prevent a government shutdown. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican of Georgia, in a social media post earlier this summer, said she would add language to defund Smith's prosecution to must-pass spending bills. A series of appropriations bills, or a short-term continuing resolution, must pass in both the House and Senate by Sept. 30 to avoid a government shutdown.
"We do not need to wait for the appropriations process," Gaetz said. He urged colleagues to pass his standalone bill to defund Smith's office:"The power of the purse is not some intermittent thing… It's something we have to wield day in and day out to achieve victory." Rep. Mark Pocan, Democrat of Wisconsin, told CBS News,"Republicans are no longer a political party, but a cult following Donald Trump's orders. Holding government funding hostage in order to protect the four-time indicted former president is irresponsible at best, and dangerous at worst."
Negotiations over the federal appropriations bills are already in a precarious stage. With a Sept. 30 deadline looming, the House has yet to pass the bulk of its spending bills and must navigate a minefield of controversial amendments and proposals that risk passage of the legislation.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Official Statements | U.S. Geological SurveyOfficial Congressional Statements are events presented at Congressional hearings by our key officials, scientists, and managers.
Read more »
House Republicans to Investigate Biden Administration for Allegedly Giving Out Billions in 'Corrupt Bargain' Border ContractsHouse Republicans quoted a Biden official saying he made backroom deals with federal agencies, calling the migrant crisis a 'boom for business.'
Read more »
House Republicans looking to avoid shutdown, preparing stopgap measureHouse Republicans are preparing a stopgap spending measure to avoid a government shutdown, facing their return from the summer recess with only 12 legislative days before the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.
Read more »
Kevin McCarthy Urges House Republicans to Pass Spending Bills to Counter Senate DemocratsHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said Monday that House Republicans should pass their spending bills to counter Senate Democrats.
Read more »
Republicans scrutinize Biden White House’s emails with tech platformsSelective releases from Rep. Jim Jordan and a federal court case have become a focus for Republicans claiming censorship on social media.
Read more »