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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RNC chair pressures Senate GOP ‘to deliver' on Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill'
Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Whatley encouraged Senate Republicans to advance the House-approved spending bill despite the upper chamber's concerns. 'We've seen the House deliver on the 'big, beautiful bill.' We need the Senate to do the same,' Whatley said during a Sunday appearance on John Catsimatidis's radio show, 'Cats Roundtable' on WABC 770 AM. 'I think we're going to have a lot of time to discuss over the next month what the Senate needs to do to get this bill done,' he added. Whatley said the bill's ability to succeed will help set the party up for the approaching 2026 midterm elections. 'In the House we're going to have a five-seat majority going into the [2026] election. There has never been an election with a five-seat majority for either party going into it. We have our work cut out for us there,' Whatley said. 'But if the economy is strong, and the Republicans stay united, and the Democrats continue to double-down on stupid, which is what they're doing every single day … then we're going to be in a position to expand that majority in the House and hopefully hold our own in the Senate,' the RNC chair continued. Some Senate Republicans have indicated they will not back the bill in its current form. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has pushed back on Medicaid reform while Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has questioned the increase to the debt ceiling limit. Several other senators have also expressed concerns about Medicaid cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) and President Trump have encouraged senators to approve the 'big, beautiful bill' in a timely manner. 'It blocks a huge tax increase, it creates much better regulatory environment. It takes out a great deal of the waste in government. It's not perfect. Look. We balanced the budget for four straight years for the only time in the last century, but we didn't do it overnight. We didn't do it the first or second year,' Gingrich said during his Friday night appearance on Fox News' 'Jesse Waters Primetime.' 'You have to chip away at these things. Get the best you can plan to come back again next year or come back this fall on the appropriations bills, but keep moving,' the former House speaker told guest host Kayleigh McEnany. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Hill
RNC chair pressures Senate GOP ‘to deliver' on Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill'
Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Whatley encouraged Senate Republicans to advance the House-approved spending bill despite the upper chamber's concerns. 'We've seen the House deliver on the 'big, beautiful bill.' We need the Senate to do the same,' Whatley said during a Sunday appearance on John Catsimatidis's radio show, 'Cats Roundtable' on WABC 770 AM. 'I think we're going to have a lot of time to discuss over the next month what the Senate needs to do to get this bill done,' he added. Whatley said the bill's ability to succeed will help set the party up for the approaching 2026 midterm elections. 'In the House we're going to have a five-seat majority going into the [2026] election. There has never been an election with a five-seat majority for either party going into it. We have our work cut out for us there,' Whatley said. 'But if the economy is strong, and the Republicans stay united, and the Democrats continue to double-down on stupid, which is what they're doing every single day … then we're going to be in a position to expand that majority in the House and hopefully hold our own in the Senate,' the RNC chair continued. Some Senate Republicans have indicated they will not back the bill in its current form. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has pushed back on Medicaid reform while Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has questioned the increase to the debt ceiling limit. Several other senators have also expressed concerns about Medicaid cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) and President Trump have encouraged senators to approve the 'big, beautiful bill' in a timely manner. 'It blocks a huge tax increase, it creates much better regulatory environment. It takes out a great deal of the waste in government. It's not perfect. Look. We balanced the budget for four straight years for the only time in the last century, but we didn't do it overnight. We didn't do it the first or second year,' Gingrich said during his Friday night appearance on Fox News' 'Jesse Waters Primetime.' 'You have to chip away at these things. Get the best you can plan to come back again next year or come back this fall on the appropriations bills, but keep moving,' the former House speaker told guest host Kayleigh McEnany.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Whatley claims Comey's social media post was intentional and should be investigated
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley said in a Sunday interview that there's 'no way' former FBI Director James Comey didn't realize his '8647' social media post would be interpreted as a call for violence, as the former FBI director asserted when he took down the post hours later. The RNC chair said Comey should be investigated for his since-deleted post but stopped short of calling for the FBI director to be locked up when asked whether he agrees with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that 'Comey should be in jail.' 'What I agree [with] is that this should be investigated,' Whatley said in response, in an interview on Fox News's 'MediaBuzz.' 'There is no way that this is unintentional,' he continued. 'James Comey knew exactly what he was putting up. He thought it was funny. It's not funny.' Comey — a longtime foe of the president's — posted a photo earlier Thursday on Instagram of seashells on a beach arranged to form the numbers '8647.' The post garnered significant blowback from much of President Trump's base, with many understanding the numbers to be a call for violence against the 47th president, Trump. Others suggested the '86' could be calling for the president to be impeached or removed from office. Comey removed the photo Thursday evening and clarified in a new post that he did not intend to call for violence and didn't realize his message would be interpreted that way. 'I posted earlier a picture of some shells I saw today on a beach walk, which I assumed were a political message,' Comey wrote on Instagram. 'I didn't realize some folks associate those numbers with violence,' he continued. 'It never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down.' Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, however, accused Comey of calling for Trump's 'assassination' and said federal law enforcement authorities were investigating the 'threat.' 'Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the assassination of @POTUS Trump,' Noem wrote on the social platform X on Thursday evening. 'DHS and Secret Service is investigating this threat and will respond appropriately.' Gabbard told Fox News's Jesse Watters that Comey should be in jail and that she is 'very concerned' for the president's life. 'We've already seen assassination attempts. I'm very concerned for his life,' she said. 'And James Comey, in my view, should be held accountable and put behind bars for this.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Upturn
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Javier Loya Joins Influential Hispanic Business Leaders for High-Impact Policy Summit at the White House
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 14, 2025, 23:19 IST Austin, TX, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Javier Loya Speaks at White House Roundtable with Hispanic Business Leaders Last week , on Tuesday, May 6, Javier Loya joined more than 20 influential Hispanic business leaders from across North America at the Republican National Committee headquarters and the White House for the Cinco de Mayo Business & Policy Summit, hosted by the Bienvenido Empresarios Coalition. The delegation, representing major industries including energy, manufacturing, finance, food, and media, engaged directly with senior policymakers—including RNC Chairman Michael Whatley—to advance a shared vision for pro-growth, pro-trade, and pro-investment policies that foster long-term economic opportunity in Hispanic communities across the United States and beyond. Javier Loya at RNC HQ for Bienvenido Empresarios Summit The summit marked a pivotal moment in Hispanic business advocacy, highlighting the role of leaders like Javier Loya in shaping national economic policy. The coalition's White House visit reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the administration's priorities around resilience, prosperity, and enterprise-driven growth. 'This summit was more than a celebration—it was a strategic forum where business meets policy,' said Javier Loya. 'Our coalition is committed to unlocking economic potential through meaningful dialogue and high-level engagement.' Watch the event highlights: About Bienvenido Empresarios: Bienvenido Empresarios is a national coalition of Hispanic business leaders working to advance economic empowerment, civic engagement, and free enterprise through policy advocacy and coalition-building. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Javier Loya Joins Influential Hispanic Business Leaders for High-Impact Policy Summit at the White House
Last week, on Tuesday, May 6, Javier Loya joined more than 20 influential Hispanic business leaders from across North America at the Republican National Committee headquarters and the White House for the Cinco de Mayo Business & Policy Summit, hosted by the Bienvenido Empresarios Coalition. Austin, TX, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Javier Loya Speaks at White House Roundtable with Hispanic Business Leaders Last week, on Tuesday, May 6, Javier Loya joined more than 20 influential Hispanic business leaders from across North America at the Republican National Committee headquarters and the White House for the Cinco de Mayo Business & Policy Summit, hosted by the Bienvenido Empresarios Coalition. The delegation, representing major industries including energy, manufacturing, finance, food, and media, engaged directly with senior policymakers—including RNC Chairman Michael Whatley—to advance a shared vision for pro-growth, pro-trade, and pro-investment policies that foster long-term economic opportunity in Hispanic communities across the United States and beyond. Javier Loya at RNC HQ for Bienvenido Empresarios Summit The summit marked a pivotal moment in Hispanic business advocacy, highlighting the role of leaders like Javier Loya in shaping national economic policy. The coalition's White House visit reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the administration's priorities around resilience, prosperity, and enterprise-driven growth. 'This summit was more than a celebration—it was a strategic forum where business meets policy,' said Javier Loya. 'Our coalition is committed to unlocking economic potential through meaningful dialogue and high-level engagement.' Watch the event highlights: Instagram Video 1 Instagram Video 2 About Bienvenido Empresarios: Bienvenido Empresarios is a national coalition of Hispanic business leaders working to advance economic empowerment, civic engagement, and free enterprise through policy advocacy and coalition-building. CONTACT: Name: Leonardo Basterra Email: leo@ Job Title: FounderError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
