Trump offers Johnson ‘complete and total’ backing as speaker, but hurdles remain
As Roll Call previously reported, a protracted speaker fight could complicate the formalizing of Trump’s victory on schedule.
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Hanging over the usual post-election staff shuffle? Trump’s purge threat
Toward the end of his first term, Trump sought to remove civil service protections from potentially tens of thousands of positions via an executive order, creating a new classification known as Schedule
House calendar for 2025 eyes a busy spring
The calendar features just one planned four-week period in session before the August recess, with holiday breaks following a traditional schedule, including two weeks around the time of Easter and Passover
West Wing-driven House, Senate vacancies spotlight special elections
At least two House special elections Governors do not get to make appointments to fill open House seats, though they do get to schedule special elections to fill vacancies. Florida GOP Rep.
Trump can make immigration moves on his first day back in office
Eric Ruark, director of research for NumbersUSA, a conservative group that wants to reduce immigration, said Trump could immediately eliminate the CBP One app, which allows migrants to schedule appointments
Lawmakers look to alleviate Senate confirmation pain
The confirmation of presidential appointees has increasingly become a drag on the Senate, eating up more of the chamber’s schedule and pushing legislation to the back burner.
Six-month stopgap funds bill yanked from House floor
tie a six-month spending extension to a voting restriction bill pushed by former President Donald Trump was stymied Wednesday as the Louisiana Republican was forced to pull the package from the floor schedule
Trump, Republicans try to stir up support for noncitizen voting bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Wednesday vowed to press on with getting the voting eligibility bill through even though the spending bill was pulled from the floor schedule.
Judge says election won’t affect timeline for Trump prosecution
A federal judge on Thursday said she would not consider the upcoming election as she sets a schedule for the criminal prosecution in Washington against Donald Trump, an approach that could allow prosecutors
Judge to weigh future of Trump prosecution over 2020 election
In a joint filing with Trump’s team late Friday, Smith’s team said it wanted to litigate Trump’s immunity claims "first and foremost" but left the trial schedule, and whether to address Trump’s other efforts
Biden signals more robust campaign schedule as Trump-Harris race heats up
And Biden’s schedule, including a mix of campaign and official events to tout his administration’s agenda, is a full one.
Trump vows EPA rollbacks as climate becomes hot campaign issue
These rules were criticized by Republicans in Congress, who accused the agency of setting unrealistic targets that would require coal plants in particular to shut down years ahead of schedule.
Biden faces hurdles to match Trump on judicial appointments
Collins, a law professor at George Washington University, said the remaining schedule is not a lot of time, considering every nominee eats up precious session time.
Special counsel starts push to pursue Trump prosecutions
McQuade said that although the Justice Department has a policy against pursuing major investigative steps during an election season, it’s now on Chutkan to dictate the court schedule.
Trump, Vance counterprogram DNC with some policy — and personal jabs
"We have a very aggressive schedule. … We believe we have the winning message. We believe the Democrats have the losing message."
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At the Races: Meanwhile, on the House battlefield
If you’re looking down the ballot, there are five states on the travel schedule with Senate races in either the Tilt or Lean Democratic column: Arizona, Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin, along with Pennsylvania
Republicans should be careful what they wish for on Biden resignation
Serving as a president doesn’t have to include a rigorous, nationwide travel schedule effectively required for a national campaign.
Sources: House may scrap votes next week, start recess early
A busy schedule this week also played a role in those two bills getting punted.
Amid tense election, Secret Service working with already boosted budget
Comer, R-Ky., said Saturday he was going to schedule a hearing with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.
Biden condemns attempted Trump assassination, calls for ‘unity’
Biden changed his schedule Saturday night and returned to the White House from his beach home in Rehoboth, Del.