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Sen. John Barrasso on Trump's second inauguration and GOP priorities
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second inauguration, Sen. John Barrasso, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate and Majority Whip, joins "CBS Morning" to discuss the GOP's plans moving forward.
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'C'mon. We aren't idiots': Onlookers blast GOP lawmaker over conditions on L.A. fire funds
Senator John Barrasso, a Donald Trump supporter, was buried in criticism Sunday after he suggested "strings" need to be attached to California fire relief funds. Barrasso said on Face the Nation that "there will be strings attached" to any disaster and recovery aid Congress will "ultimately" approve for the Los Angeles wildfires.
GOP leaders split about how to pursue Trump's agenda
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said the plan is to pursue one bill that would encompass the new administration's major priorities – cracking down on people in the U.S. without authorization, boosting domestic energy production and implementing an expansive new tax plan.
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GOP Senator Trashes California’s ‘Liberal Administration’ On CBS — Says Wildfire Relief Cash Will Likely Come With ‘Strings Attached’
A Republican Senator says he expects there will be "strings attached" to any wildfire aid passed by Congress for the state of California.
"There will be strings attached": GOP Sen. says Los Angeles wildfire aid won't be "blank check"
Wyoming Senator John Barrasso said he expects "hearings" to determine what California needs to do to receive aid
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law
The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.
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Senior Republican Makes Disgusting Suggestion for L.A. Fire Relief
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso wants to use the relief for those affected by ... care and environmental protections as wildfires engulf Los Angeles County. The GOP is aiming to cut $5.7 trillion from the budget over the next 10 years, and is ...
Trump’s first full day back in White House includes firings and an infrastructure announcement
Among those Trump fired: chef and humanitarian Jose Andres from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.
Trump gives GOP senators no set strategy as Republican leaders struggle to craft his priorities
John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune of S.D. talks to reporters after a meeting with Republican leadership at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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Trump, GOP senators wrestle over strategy for president-elect’s agenda
House GOP strategists believe that pairing a tax package with border ... he’s got a mandate on is critical,” the source added. Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso (Wyo.) on Wednesday afternoon reiterated the Senate Republican leadership’s preference ...
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‘Unthinkable’: Dems rebuke GOP for conditioning wildfire aid
Some Republicans want California to change its forest and water management policies in exchange for disaster money.
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Senate Whip John Barrasso says GOP to "work around the clock" to get Trump's nominees confirmed
As some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are set to begin confirmation hearings this week, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Republicans are "going to work around the clock,