House Republicans Criticized for Stopgap Funding Bill
In his opening monologue on “Hannity,” Fox News host Sean Hannity called out House Republicans for their proposed stopgap funding bill aimed at avoiding a government shutdown. Hannity expressed concern over the growing U.S. national debt, which had surpassed $36 trillion as of Wednesday, with no signs of slowing down. He highlighted the projected $2 trillion deficit for 2025, which would become yet another challenge for President-elect Donald Trump when he takes office in January.
A Total Disaster: The Continuing Resolution in Congress
Hannity described the continuing resolution in Congress as a “total, unmitigated disaster.” He expressed disbelief that elected officials still believe that the government can continue to function as usual, despite the recent election results. He questioned why Donald Trump should have to raise the debt ceiling when it is Joe Biden’s problem. The bill, consisting of over 1,500 pages, includes excessive spending on pet projects such as a new bridge in Baltimore, along with additional funding for vague disaster relief programs and farm subsidies.
Expanding the Federal Bureaucracy
One of the most concerning aspects of the bill, according to Hannity, is its expansion of the federal bureaucracy. It allocates funds for a new Office of Telecommunications Spectrum Management and a new National Blockchain Deployment Advisory Committee. Hannity questioned the necessity of these new bureaucratic entities and the impact they would have on the already bloated government.
Controversial Provisions in the Bill
Hannity highlighted several controversial provisions in the bill, including the allocation of National Guard fighter jets to the state of Maryland and the transfer of ownership of RFK Stadium from the federal government to Washington, D.C. He questioned why American taxpayers should be giving away valuable assets to the residents of the “D.C. swamp.”
Furthermore, the bill makes clothing and textile imports from Haiti duty-free while banning lithium batteries from other countries. Hannity found this inconsistency puzzling and called for an explanation. To add insult to injury, the bill also includes a pay increase for members of Congress, despite their limited work schedule of approximately 140 days per year.
Time to Restore Constitutional Order
Hannity concluded his monologue by stating that the current state of affairs in the government is unacceptable. He criticized the out-of-control budget, the bureaucratic state, and the lack of checks on the executive branch. Hannity emphasized the need to return to constitutional order and restore accountability in the government.
