The Leader Board
What They’re Saying: Senate Republicans Continue Apace Toward Reconciliation Finish Line
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.): “We are making great progress on our Republican reconciliation bill that will lead to a stronger and safer America. And those two are intertwined, because you can’t have a strong and safe America - you can’t have a prosperous America unless you have a safe America.And so prosperity and security, safety are all issues that are intertwined, and our budget reconciliation bill addresses all of the above.” (Senate Majority Leader: Thune: Senate Republicans’… Continue Reading
06.12.25
Democrats Now Oppose Popular Policies They Used to Support
“Senate Democrats will fight this bill in committee, on the floor, and in the court of public opinion, every step, every day, and every possible way.” - Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) “Republicans talk about this tax break like it’s all about the corner stores and auto mechanics people think of when they hear the phrase ‘small business,’ but the truth is, it’s just another Trojan horse…” - Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) “It’s disgraceful—we should all be a HELL NO on this bill!” - Sen.… Continue Reading
06.11.25
Democrats Are the Party of Open Borders and Chaos
(Reuters: Trump deploys National Guard as Los Angeles protests against immigration agents continue - 6/8/25) THE VIOLENT RIOTS IN LOS ANGELES REPRESENT THE FAR-LEFT OPPOSITION TO PRESIDENT TRUMP’S IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT POLICIES “Law enforcement officers were assaulted, cars were set on fire, and highways were blocked. This was not a ‘peaceful protest’ this was an uncontrolled riot.” - Senate Republican Conference Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) “While Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass refuse to a… Continue Reading
06.10.25
Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill Means Prosperity for Small Businesses and Manufacturers
THE 2017 TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT HELPED SMALL BUSINESSES AND MANUFACTURERS GROW AND INNOVATE, BUT THOSE PROVISIONS ARE SUNSETTING “One of the 2017 tax reform’s most constructive changes was letting businesses immediately deduct the full cost of capital investments rather than spread them out.” (The Wall Street Journal: Editorial: Making a More Beautiful Tax Bill - 6/8/25) “Instead of writing off a $100,000 machine over its useful life-span—say, $10,000 a year over 10 years—businesses were … Continue Reading
06.09.25
Republicans Will Strengthen Medicaid for Future Generations
DEMOCRATS HAVE BEEN EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF MEDICAID FOR DECADES, FINANCIALLY DESTABILIZING IT, AND LEAVING THOSE WHO NEED IT IN JEOPARDY “The Biden administration has enacted several major Medicaid rule changes with giant fiscal costs,” including a rule finalized in 2024 that keeps people on Medicaid “when they are no longer eligible,” while restricting the times “when states may verify changes in eligibility.” (Paragon Health Institute: Biden’s Medicaid Changes: High Costs, Misguided Policy … Continue Reading
06.06.25
What They’re Saying: Senate Republicans Are Full Steam Ahead On Reconciliation
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.): “[T]his work period … we will focus … on taking up legislation to permanently extend tax relief for hardworking Americans, strengthen our border, energy, and national security… our biggest focus this month will be completing this tax relief legislation, with the goal of getting the final bill to the president before the Fourth of July.” (Senate Majority Leader: Senate Republicans Charging Ahead to Deliver President Trump’s Agenda - 6/2/25) Senate Majo… Continue Reading
06.05.25
Historic Democrat Obstruction Not Stopping Senate Republicans From Confirming President Trump’s Team
THIS WEEK, SENATE REPUBLICANS CONFIRMED SEVEN CIVILIAN NOMINEES FOR A TOTAL OF 75, A PACE FASTER THAN THE BIDEN AND FIRST TRUMP ADMINISTRATIONS “[W]hen the American people elected President Trump and a Republican Congress last November, they expected us to deliver. We’ve worked hard to deliver on our mandate, and we are not taking our foot off the gas. There’s too much to do.” - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) (Click here to download) After today’s votes, the Senate has confirm… Continue Reading
06.04.25
The Republican Agenda Is the American People’s Agenda
AMERICANS SUPPORT PERMANENTLY EXTENDING THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT (TCJA) AND UNDERSTAND THE IMPLICATIONS OF DEMOCRATS’ PUSH TO RAISE TAXES “[L]etting the tax reforms lapse would result in a $4 trillion tax increase in 2026…” (The Wall Street Journal: Editorial: Republicans Reconcile on Taxes - 2/14/25) A family of four making $80,000 would see a $1,700 tax increase if the TCJA expires. (Tax Foundation: Tax Calculator: How the TCJA’s Expiration Will Affect You - 3/12/24) … Continue Reading
06.03.25
Republicans’ Tax Plan: Delivering Lasting Relief for American Families and Small Businesses
LETTING THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT (TCJA) EXPIRE WOULD RAISE TAXES ON WORKING FAMILIES “Unless Congress acts, marginal income-tax rates will increase in 2026.” (The Wall Street Journal: Breaking Down What’s in the GOP Tax Bill - 5/22/25) “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lowered taxes for most U.S. households, experts said. The legislation was broad, benefiting Americans across the income spectrum…” (CNBC: ‘Reverse Robin Hood scam’ or windfall for middle class? Lawmakers debate Trump tax plan ex… Continue Reading
05.22.25
Meet the Senate’s Fairweather Filibuster Fans
THE QUESTION BEFORE THE SENATE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE LEGISLATIVE FILIBUSTER AND EVERYTHING TO DO WITH AFFIRMING THE SENATE’S ARTICLE I AUTHORITY “As a staunch supporter of the legislative filibuster who has voted consistently on this issue, which, again, is something my Democrat colleagues cannot say, let me be clear: This debate has nothing to do with the filibuster. The 60-vote threshold for legislation in the Senate remains untouched. This debate is about the novel issue that GAO create… Continue Reading
05.21.25
As President Trump Faces an Unprecedented Number of Nationwide Injunctions, Senate Republicans Are Taking Action
PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS INCURRED, BY FAR, THE MOST NATIONWIDE INJUNCTIONS IN AMERICAN HISTORY - A DEVELOPMENT DECRIED ACROSS THE LEGAL PROFESSION “At first, these universal injunctions were uncommon. Courts issued only 27 universal injunctions up until the 21st century. But in recent decades, they have become a fact of life. President Joe Biden faced 14 universal injunctions in his four-year term, and President Donald Trump has surpassed that number in less than four months.” - Sen. John Kennedy (R… Continue Reading
05.20.25
Senate Republicans Will Affirm Congressional Authority and End the Biden Administration’s EV Mandate
“California’s extreme EV mandate imposes unrealistic and stringent requirements, fails to meet the Clean Air Act’s requirements for a waiver, forces the hand of American consumers, and makes our country more reliant on China for critical minerals. The American people have made it clear that they want consumer choice, not an EV mandate.” - Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WAIVERS WERE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE BIDEN ADMINIS… Continue Reading
05.19.25
Senate Republicans Champion Americans’ Financial Freedom by Advancing the GENIUS Act
“The GENIUS Act is a critical first step towards delivering on President Trump and the American people’s mandate to advance a regulatory framework for digital assets - and will protect consumers and expand financial inclusion across the country.” - Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) THE GENIUS ACT ENSURES STABLECOINS - WHICH ARE USED BY MILLIONS OF AMERICANS - HAVE CLEAR, PRO-GROWTH REGULATORY STANDARDS “The GENIUS Act establishes a clear, pro-grow… Continue Reading
05.15.25
The Senate Has Confirmed Double the Nominees at This Point Compared to the First Trump Administration
PRESIDENT TRUMP IS THE FIRST PRESIDENT SINCE AT LEAST HOOVER TO HAVE ALL OF HIS CIVILIAN NOMINEES REQUIRE ROLL CALL VOTES. DESPITE THIS, THE SENATE HAS CONFIRMED THEM AT A FASTER PACE THAN 2021 AND 2017. President Trump is the first president since at least Herbert Hoover to have not a single civilian nominee confirmed via voice vote or unanimous consent at this point in his presidency. (Congress.gov: 119th Congress Nominees - accessed 5/14/25; United States Congress: 117th Congress Civilian … Continue Reading
05.13.25
Building on the Successes of Republicans’ Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT (TCJA) LOWERED TAXES FOR WORKING FAMILIES AND MAIN STREET, AND AMERICANS WANT CONGRESS TO KEEP THESE MEASURES IN PLACE “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lowered taxes for most U.S. households, experts said. The legislation was broad, benefiting Americans across the income spectrum…” (CNBC: ‘Reverse Robin Hood scam’ or windfall for middle class? Lawmakers debate Trump tax plan extensions - 3/3/25) “The TCJA cut taxes more for working families than rich families on a pro… Continue Reading
05.08.25
Senate Democrats Filibuster the Bipartisan GENIUS Act
DESPITE THE GENIUS ACT BEING BIPARTISAN AND GOING THROUGH THE COMMITTEE PROCESS, DEMOCRATS ARE HAVING A HARD TIME TAKING “YES” FOR AN ANSWER “An early Senate vote to move forward on crypto legislation failed Thursday afternoon — a blow to bipartisan efforts to regulate stablecoins… Just a week ago, the bill looked likely to sail through with easy bipartisan support. But following a heated Democratic lunch, everything fell apart resulting in Thursday's damning vote.” (Axios: Major crypto bill … Continue Reading
05.08.25
Senate Republicans Are Dismantling Biden’s Costly and Onerous Regulatory Regime
IN AN EFFORT TO ROLL BACK THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S OVER $1.8 TRILLION REGULATORY AGENDA, SENATE REPUBLICANS PASSED 14 CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT (CRA) RESOLUTIONS OF DISAPPROVAL “[W]hat my Democrat colleagues frequently fail to realize is that while government can sometimes be a help, it can often be a hindrance - especially under Democrat administrations, which tend to load down Americans and American businesses with burdensome regulations for extremely dubious gains. The Biden administratio… Continue Reading
05.06.25
Small Businesses Need and Deserve Tax Certainty
THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT WAS REVOLUTIONARY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND MAIN STREET AMERICA The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) “created a new deduction of 20% of net income for many pass-through business owners, effectively lowering their top rate to 29.6% from 37%.” (The Wall Street Journal: The New Tax Law: Pass-Through Income - 2/13/18) Nationally, 96% of small businesses are considered pass-through businesses, comprising 33 million businesses that employ more than 68 million workers. Out… Continue Reading
05.01.25
Senate Republicans Continue to Undo Biden’s Costly Regulatory Agenda
“We’re no longer regulating our way to the Green New Deal. President Trump has moved swiftly to unleash energy production and remove regulatory barriers. And Republicans in Congress are joining those efforts. To date, we’ve passed a number of resolutions blocking Biden-era regulations through the Congressional Review Act. And we’ll continue those efforts this week.” - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) THIS WEEK, THE SENATE CONTINUED ITS WORK DISMANTLING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S REGUL… Continue Reading
04.30.25
Senate Republicans Are Confirming President Trump’s Highly Qualified Ambassadors at the Fastest Pace in Decades
(Click here to download) THE SENATE HAS CONFIRMED 10 OF PRESIDENT TRUMP’S AMBASSADOR NOMINEES IN THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF HIS ADMINISTRATION, A PACE FASTER THAN ANY INCOMING ADMINISTRATION IN DECADES In the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, the Senate confirmed 10 ambassador nominees, a total more than the incoming Biden, first Trump, Obama, George W. Bush, Clinton, and George H.W. Bush administrations. (Center for Presidential Transition: Joe Biden’s First Year in Office: Nomina… Continue Reading
