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azernews.azpolitics26 days ago
Pentagon review seeks $5 billion over five years for lab upgrades
A Pentagon review recommends Congress set aside $5 billion across five years to address conditions at military laboratories. The request targets facilities described as deteriorating and seeks dedicated funding to support upgrades.
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gamereactor.eupolitics27 days ago
U.S. Seeks $672 Million for Iran Nuclear Material Removal
The administration requested $672 million within an $80 billion supplemental package to remove Iranian nuclear materials and fund verification activities. Negotiators are working to convert a June 17 memorandum of understanding into a detailed agreement on Iran's enriched uranium…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld27 days ago
Defense Department Seeks $80 Billion More for Iran War Costs
The Department of Defense informed senators on Monday that it requires an additional $80 billion to fund continued U.S. military operations related to the Iran War. The request comes as lawmakers review ongoing defense spending.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld32 days ago
Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Costs
Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers this week that the Pentagon requires $80 billion to cover expenses from the Iran war and unrelated obligations. The request comes as defense spending faces competing demands.
rediff.compolitics53 days ago
Draft Iran Deal Would Restore Pre-War Conditions Over 60 Days
A draft memorandum would halt fighting with Iran and return conditions to those of February 27 before a longer agreement is negotiated. President Trump is reviewing the proposal, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and limits on Iran's nuclear activities.
Fox Newspolitics60 days ago
Administration Creates Anti-Weaponization Fund From Lawsuit Settlement
The Department of Justice established a nearly $1.8 billion fund to address claims of government weaponization. The fund originated from a settlement of a $10 billion lawsuit over tax return leaks. Senate Republicans delayed action on a $72 billion funding package that includes I…
Washington Examinerpolitics64 days ago
Military Leaders Say Training Cuts Loom Without Iran War Funding
Pentagon officials told Congress this week that the Iran war has cost about $29 billion so far. Without a supplemental funding bill, services may reduce training and other activities starting in July.
abcnews.go.compolitics68 days ago
Republicans Seek Three-Year Funding for ICE and Border Patrol Using Budget Reconciliation
Republicans are advancing a three-year funding bill for ICE and Border Patrol through budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition ahead of a June 1 deadline. The measure includes $1 billion for security at a proposed presidential ballroom at the White House following an…
Fox Newspolitics70 days ago
Senate Republicans Question $1 Billion Secret Service Request Tied to White House Ballroom Security
Senate Republicans expressed skepticism over a $1 billion funding request from the Secret Service that includes $220 million for security enhancements to a new ballroom in the White House East Wing. The agency detailed the breakdown during a closed-door briefing, with the remaind…
bbc.co.ukpolitics75 days ago
Republicans Add $1B for White House East Wing Secret Service Upgrades to $70B ICE and Border Enforcement Bill
The funding request comes one day before President Trump defended his ballroom project on Wednesday, despite his repeated statements that it would cost less than half of $1 billion and be funded by private donations. The proposal forms part of a partisan plan introduced after las…
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naturalnews.compolitics76 days ago
Senate Republicans Propose $72 Billion for Immigration Enforcement and White House Ballroom Security
Senate Republicans released two funding bills that would provide $72 billion over 10 years for immigration enforcement and related security measures. The proposal includes $1 billion for Secret Service security features tied to a White House ballroom project. The Congressional Bu…
Fox Newspolitics76 days ago
Trump Defends White House Ballroom Renovation Costing Under $400 Million
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the project expanded to twice its original size after studies showed the initial plan was inadequate. Senate Republicans separately proposed $1 billion for related security upgrades.
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The Independentpolitics82 days ago
House Passes Bill Funding Most of DHS, Excluding ICE and CBP
The Republican-controlled House approved a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security by voice vote, excluding immigration enforcement agencies. This ends a 75-day partial shutdown affecting agencies like TSA and the Coast Guard. The measure now heads to President Trump…
Semaforpolitics82 days ago
Congress Passes Bill Funding Most DHS Agencies, Ending 76-Day Shutdown
President Trump signed legislation funding 20 Department of Homeland Security agencies through the fiscal year's end, concluding a 76-day partial shutdown. The bill excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, which receive separate funding. House Republicans p…
U.S. Secret Service / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics86 days ago
Secret Service Agent Shot at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Survives; DHS Shutdown Ongoing
A Secret Service agent was shot but survived during a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urged Congress to resolve the Department of Homeland Security funding stalemate. The agency has been shut down since mi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics91 days ago
DHS Secretary Cites Potential Funding Shortfall by Early May
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the Department of Homeland Security may exhaust its funds by the first week of May amid an ongoing congressional funding impasse. The department's payroll is currently supported by emergency funding, which is expected to ru…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld98 days ago
Air National Guard Leaders Request Multiyear Funding for 72 to 100 New Fighter Aircraft Annually
Air National Guard leaders have urged Congress to approve multiyear funding for the purchase of 72 to 100 new fighter aircraft each year. The request aims to address potential operational challenges in the U.S. military aviation sector. This call highlights ongoing discussions ab…
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