Liset Cruz

Feb 23, 2025 | politico.com | Liset Cruz

He cited an example from the Washington Post about a locksmith. Rep. Jim Jordan, a former chair of the House Freedom Caucus, defended the mass firings, saying that President Donald Trump is simply following through on his campaign promises. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan on Sunday mocked those raising alarms about the mass firings of thousands of federal workers.

Feb 9, 2025 | politico.com | Liset Cruz

He says the flurry of Republican activity has left them rudderless. Speaker Mike Johnson also defended the GOP’s use of the reconciliation process, describing it as a necessary partisan measure to push forward key initiatives. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Speaker Mike Johnson said Democratic lawmakers’ lack of clear leadership and vision is hampering their ability to effectively counter Republican moves and measures.

Feb 9, 2025 | politico.com | Liset Cruz

“If we have to take steps to be able to hold them accountable — we use the leverage that we have to force it.” "I cannot support efforts that will continue this lawlessness that we're seeing when it comes to this administration's actions," New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim said. | Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images New Jersey Sen.

Jan 26, 2025 | politico.com | Liset Cruz

“The American people, if we don’t have good and independent inspector generals, are going to see the swamp refill,” Schiff said. President Donald Trump's moves remove a significant layer of accountability as he asserts control over the federal government in his second term. But this isn't the first time Trump has fired any inspectors general. | Mark Schiefelbein/AP California Sen.

Jan 26, 2025 | politico.com | Liset Cruz

“Our success every day is taking a public safety threat off the streets or getting a national security threat out of here,” he said. Though President Donald Trump's plans to deport millions will depend on how much funding Congress is willing to allocate toward the effort, Border czar Tom Homan (left) still intends to achieve as much as possible. | Matt Rourke/AP Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans began even before the president’s first week in office came to an end.