Betrayal Shocks Patriots
House Republicans just dealt a heavy blow to President Trump’s America First fight. On January 14, 2026, 81 GOP members joined Democrats to keep $315 million flowing to the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). Meanwhile, 46 Republicans blocked cuts to the DC courts led by Chief Judge James Boasberg. This funding battle reveals how some in the party seem cozy with the swamp.
NED: The “Second CIA” Gets Protected
The NED, often called the “second CIA,” has deep ties to intelligence work. Its founder, Allen Weinstein, once said much of its efforts were once done covertly by the CIA. Created in 1983 under Reagan, NED shifted some operations from secret to open funding. Critics point out it has backed groups that target conservative voices and push foreign agendas. President Trump wanted it defunded, yet these 81 Republicans voted no on Rep. Eli Crane‘s amendment to strip the money. This keeps taxpayer dollars going to an entity accused of fueling bias against the right.
DC Courts Shielded from Cuts
In the same package, Rep. Chip Roy pushed to cut funding for the DC District and Appeals Courts by 20%. His amendment also targeted staff budgets for judges like Boasberg. However, it failed as 46 Republicans refused to support the reductions. Boasberg, the chief judge, has clashed hard with the Trump team. He blocked key deportation efforts under the Alien Enemies Act and sparked contempt talks over defied orders. The administration even filed misconduct complaints against him for alleged bias and improper influence. Protecting his court’s budget feels like a slap to efforts to rein in activist judges.
Swamp Comfort Among Some Republicans
These votes highlight a divide. Fiscal hawks and Trump allies demanded real change. Yet moderates sided with Democrats to preserve old systems. The NED vote ignored White House calls to end the funding. The DC court vote shielded a bench hostile to border security pushes. Some Republicans appear fine funding tools that clash with MAGA goals.
What This Means for America First
The House kept NED cash intact and DC courts funded despite strong conservative pushback. It shows ongoing battles within the GOP over draining the swamp. Patriots see this as a clear betrayal by those who should fight hardest. Will true reform ever break through, or does the establishment hold too much power?
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