House Could Vote On Bill Expanding Child Tax Credit Refunds For Parents

House Could Vote On Bill Expanding Child Tax Credit Refunds For Parents

WASHINGTON ― Millions of parents would get bigger tax refunds in the coming months from a bill the House of Representatives could vote on this week. The House Ways and Means Committee approved the legislation last week by a vote of 40 to 3, with all Republicans in support. The bill would likely pass the … Read more

House Speaker Johnson Stands Firm On Spending Pact, Challenges Opposition

House Speaker Johnson Stands Firm On Spending Pact, Challenges Opposition

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Friday he intends to stand by a previously announced deal on the overall amount of money to be spent for most of the government this year, putting him at odds with spending hawks in his own party. “In keeping with my commitment to bring members into the legislative process, … Read more

Speaker Mike Johnson faces concerns over his leadership.

Speaker Mike Johnson faces concerns over his leadership.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) took the speaker’s gavel Oct. 25. Less than three months later, it’s unclear how much longer he’ll be able to keep it. Some of the same House GOP intraparty dynamics that brought down Johnson’s predecessor, former speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.), are beginning to show up again after being sublimated in … Read more