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Earmarks flood spending bills after a year's hiatus

Congressional earmarks returned with a vengeance in fiscal 2026, with familiar faces topping the rankings in each chamber.

Roll Call · Feb 17

‘I bet they have it printed out’: Alabama dad took his kids to Spirit Halloween. He was so freaked out, he wrote his congressman

Spirit Halloween is supposed to be fun-scary. Fake blood, animatronics that scream, and a few Michael Myers masks. But for one Alabama dad, it was more than he could handle. 

The Mary Sue · Oct 11, 2025

This Congressman Bought Uranium Stocks Weeks Before A 40% Rally—While Serving On 6 Energy Committees, Co-Chairing The 'Advanced Nuclear Caucus'

An unusually well-timed trade by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) is raising eyebrows, given the massive conflict of interest it represents.

Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025

Capitol Lens | Going nuts for approps - Roll Call

It’s been a busy week for House appropriators, with their full committee marking up several bills and considering one on the floor. There is an old saw about there being three parties in Congress: Republicans, Democrats and Appropriators. Judging by the relative good humor on display Wednesday, there might be…

Roll Call · Jul 10, 2024

Earmarks in House spending bills increase over last year's versions - Roll Call

There’s a new champion House earmarker, and it’s Kentucky Republican James R. Comer, the powerful Oversight and Accountability panel chair.

Roll Call · Jul 5, 2024

Cardinals shuffle likely under House Appropriations shake-up - Roll Call

Rep. Tom Cole’s likely ascension to the Appropriations Committee gavel would open up a key subcommittee chairmanship.

Roll Call · Apr 5, 2024

Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown

Majority leader Chuck Schumer had hailed bipartisan legislation to stop partial shutdown due to occur this weekend

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2024

Senate clears stopgap bill, setting up final spending talks - Roll Call

Lawmakers averted a potential partial government shutdown after the Senate cleared a two-step continuing resolution Thursday.

Roll Call · Feb 29, 2024

Huge gap on spending bill policy riders as time dwindles - Roll Call

There's roughly one month before appropriations for fiscal 2024 expire. But there are still dozens of policy disputes separating the parties.

Roll Call · Feb 8, 2024

Trump shares screenshot of private texts from House speaker candidate

Chuck Fleischmann said ‘all five’ House Speaker candidates were backing Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023