Don Bacon

Republican Joins Detractors on Constitutional Amendment to Give Congress Power to Reject Trump’s Pardon

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Republican Joins Detractors on Constitutional Amendment to Give Congress Power to Reject Trump’s Pardon

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn before leaving the White House, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) signed on Monday to co-sponsor a Democrat-led bill to amend the US Constitution to give Congress oversight of presidential pardons, a measure aimed at pushing back … Read more

Republicans rebel against Mike Johnson – and the Senate – to force a vote on health care subsidies: “Our push will inspire”

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Republicans rebel against Mike Johnson – and the Senate – to force a vote on health care subsidies: “Our push will inspire”

A group of Republicans in swing districts plan to challenge both House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Senate and try to force a vote on an extension of the Affordable Care Act’s improved health care subsidies that expire at the end of the month. This is as Johnson largely opposed a single vote on the … Read more