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thegatewaypundit.compolitics5 hrs ago
Sen. Mitch McConnell Moves to Rehabilitation Center After Fall
The Kentucky Republican said doctors ruled out serious injury and treated him for mild pneumonia. He plans to retire in January but will keep working on appropriations and constituent services.
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abcnews.go.compolitics6 hrs ago
Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee chair absence delays $1.5 trillion defense spending package
The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee chair has been absent from Capitol Hill for more than three weeks. The absence affects work on a $1.5 trillion defense spending package for next year.
cnbc.compolitics12 days ago
OMB Director Testifies on USAID Cuts at House Hearing
The director of the Office of Management and Budget testified before the House Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday. A Democratic lawmaker questioned him about studies linking aid reductions to deaths overseas. The exchange included references to specific cases and differing in…
thehindu.compolitics17 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Scolds Representative DeLauro at Appropriations Hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Representative Rosa DeLauro she should be put in her place during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on Thursday. The exchange occurred after DeLauro raised concerns about the Trump administration's i…
usatoday.comworld18 days ago
House Committee Passes $1 Trillion Defense Bill Including Department of War Rename
The House Appropriations Committee passed a $1 trillion defense spending bill for fiscal 2027 in a 34-27 party-line vote that included a provision to rename the Defense Department. The markup lasted nearly eight hours and featured defeats for multiple Democratic amendments on fun…
abcnews.go.compolitics25 days ago
House Panel Advances Measure to Raise Federal Loan Limits for Nursing Degrees
A House Appropriations Committee amendment would increase borrowing limits for advanced nursing degrees above the $100,000 cap set by last year’s legislation. The change would take effect no earlier than October if included in the final budget.
kff.orgworld32 days ago
House Appropriations Committee Releases $1 Trillion FY2027 Defense Bill
The measure funds munitions production, restores E-7 Wedgetail funding, and sets subcommittee markup for Thursday.
The Hillpolitics32 days ago
Senate Leader Says Third Reconciliation Package for Military Funding Remains Possible
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said a third budget reconciliation bill to fund the military during the conflict with Iran is still under consideration. Senior Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee had expressed doubts about the approach earlier this week.
The Hillpolitics33 days ago
Two Republican Senators Say Third Reconciliation Bill Unlikely
Senate Appropriations Committee leaders stated during a Tuesday hearing that Congress is unlikely to pass a third reconciliation bill this year. They advised against using the measure to fund defense programs.
The Hillpolitics33 days ago
Collins and McConnell Tell Air Force No Third Reconciliation Bill Is Likely, Despite Administration Request
The Senate Appropriations Committee chair and the Defense Subcommittee chair agreed during a Tuesday hearing that Congress is unlikely to pass another reconciliation bill for Air Force funding.
Washington Examinerpolitics39 days ago
Secretary of State says Russia-Ukraine war has no military solution
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told senators the conflict lacks a military resolution and warned that expanded long-range strikes raise escalation risks. He spoke during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.
Washington Examinerpolitics39 days ago
Secretary of State to Testify on Fiscal 2027 Budget Before Two Congressional Committees
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee at 10 a.m. and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee at 3 p.m. on Wednesday to discuss the State Department's proposed budget.
Newsweekscience39 days ago
Senate Hearing Debates $100k H-1B Fee as Most Applicants Pay for 15-Day Processing
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testified Tuesday before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Department of Homeland Security budget for fiscal year 2027. Senator Susan Collins questioned the fee's effect on healthcare staffing in underserved areas.
nbcnews.compolitics42 days ago
Congress Returns to Session After Memorial Day Recess
Lawmakers face unresolved issues on immigration funding, Justice Department appropriations, and Iran oversight as the session resumes.
upi.compolitics42 days ago
Senator says ending war with Iran will be top priority in Rubio hearing
A Democratic senator stated that questioning the secretary of state on ending the war with Iran will be his main focus during an upcoming Senate Appropriations Committee appearance.
Fox Newspolitics53 days ago
Transportation Secretary Duffy Questions Senators on Campaign Donations During Hearing
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy responded to Democratic senators' questions about corporate funding for a road trip by pointing to their own campaign contributions from regulated industries. The exchange occurred during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Tuesday.
Washington Examinerpolitics53 days ago
Trump Urges Republicans to Replace Senate Parliamentarian After Funding Block
President Donald Trump called on Republicans to replace Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she blocked funding for a White House ballroom in an appropriations bill. He also urged passage of the SAVE America Act and elimination of the filibuster.
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Washington Examinerpolitics54 days ago
White House Ballroom Construction Advances With Security Upgrades
Construction continues on a new White House ballroom that officials say will include enhanced security features. The project is described as privately funded for the ballroom portion while an appropriations bill is expected to cover broader security improvements.
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dnaindia.compolitics59 days ago
Sen. Susan Collins Maintains Perfect Voting Record, Attends Senate Session During JD Vance Visit to Bangor
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins remained in Washington on May 14, 2026, instead of joining Vice President J.D. Vance in her hometown as she nears her 10,000th consecutive roll call vote. The Maine Republican, seeking a sixth term, has never missed a vote since…
The Hillpolitics59 days ago
Senator Questions HUD Secretary on Homelessness Record During Hearing
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Thursday featured an exchange between a Democratic senator from New York and the HUD secretary over the department's efforts to address homelessness. The secretary cited record funding levels paired with the highest recorded homeles…
foxnews.compolitics60 days ago
President Trump Calls for Firing of Republican Staffer Over Senate Hearing Advice
President Trump on Wednesday demanded the immediate firing of a Republican staffer who advised Sen. Mitch McConnell to permit questioning by three additional lawmakers during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee meeting. Trump posted the demand on Truth Social, stating the staffe…
Nbc Newspolitics60 days ago
Senate Republicans Divided on $1 Billion White House Ballroom Funding After Briefing
Senate Republicans received a private briefing on a proposal to allocate $1 billion in taxpayer funds for a White House ballroom project. Senators expressed questions about the spending breakdown and its effect on the federal deficit. The funding is part of a broader bill to supp…
Fox Newspolitics61 days ago
Kash Patel and Sen. Van Hollen Trade Accusations at FBI Budget Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., engaged in a heated exchange during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the FBI’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request on May 12, 2026. Van Hollen cited reports of Patel’s drinking; Patel denied the claims and accus…
nbcnews.compolitics61 days ago
Kash Patel and Sen. Van Hollen Trade Accusations at Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing
Patel responded to questions about a magazine report by accusing the Maryland Democrat of drinking with a convicted felon on taxpayer funds and running up a $7,000 bar tab. Both men agreed to take the military-style audit test for alcohol dependency. Patel has sued The Atlantic f…
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foxnews.compolitics61 days ago
FBI Director Patel Spars With Senator Over Reports of Drinking During Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel responded to questions from a senator about media reports alleging excessive drinking during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on May 12, 2026. The exchange included Patel accusing the lawmaker of drinking with a felon and offering to take any test…
foxnews.comworld64 days ago
Congress Defunds Immigration Detention Ombudsman Office in Latest DHS Appropriations Bill
The independent office within the Department of Homeland Security that investigated misconduct and handled complaints about safety, medical care and legal access in immigration detention has been closed. DHS attributed the shutdown to a congressional appropriations bill signed in…
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Washington Examinerpolitics65 days ago
House Approves $4 Million for Legislative Modernization Initiatives
The House Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Appropriations has approved an additional $4 million for the Modernization Initiatives Fund. The funding becomes available Oct. 1, the start of the new fiscal year. The money will support technology upgrades, improved orientation progr…
crooksandliars.compolitics66 days ago
Sen. Susan Collins Discloses Longstanding Benign Essential Tremor
The 73-year-old Senate Appropriations Committee chair confirmed she has lived with the neurological condition for decades, including her entire Senate career since 1996. Collins, who is seeking a sixth and final term, has a consecutive voting streak of 9,966, the second-longest i…
nypost.compolitics73 days agoUpdated
EPA Administrator Zeldin Defends FY 2027 Budget in House Appropriations Hearing
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended his agency's proposed 52% budget cut for fiscal year 2027 during a congressional hearing, citing legal constraints on climate actions. Rep. Rosa DeLauro criticized the proposal as abandoning environmental duties and suggested Zeldin drink wee…
Fox Newspolitics80 days ago
Lutnick Refuses to Discuss Epstein Ties at House Budget Hearing
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced questions from lawmakers about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on the department's 2027 budget. He declined to address specifics, citing the hearing's focus on the budget, and agreed to…
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Commerce Secretary Testifies on U.S. AI Chip Export Restrictions to China Amid Trade Talks
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee, stating the U.S. is not selling its most advanced AI chips to China. He addressed concerns from senators about export restrictions and ongoing trade negotiations. The testimony aligns with the…
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Senator Rand Paul Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Regulate Hemp Industry
Senator Rand Paul introduced legislation aimed at regulating the hemp industry to support commerce and consumer safety. The bill addresses restrictions from the 2026 agricultural appropriations bill and has bipartisan cosponsors. It seeks to prevent certain synthetic products whi…
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Department of Homeland Security Recalls Furloughed Employees During Partial Government Shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security has directed furloughed employees to return to work amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. This action addresses operational needs during the funding lapse. The recall applies to staff previously sent home due to lack of appropriations.