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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Top GOP appropriators dominate earmarks in House bills

ANALYSIS — When it comes to congressional earmarks, the big dogs usually eat first. So it’s no surprise that House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., leads the pack on “community project funding” included in his panel’s fiscal 2027 spending bills, with $188.4 million. The No. 2 House Republican, Majority Leader…

Roll Call · Jun 11

Major spending package planned for Senate floor faces doubts - Roll Call

A Senate plan to take up a major appropriations package on the floor the week of Nov. 17 is looking increasingly like a long shot.

Roll Call · Nov 14, 2025

DOGE day afternoon on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

The co-chairs of the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, made the rounds on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

Roll Call · Dec 5, 2024

Elections poised to scramble House Appropriations lineup - Roll Call

With two longtime appropriators facing tough reelection contests, upcoming elections could rejigger the influential spending panel’s roster.

Roll Call · Oct 24, 2024

‘Hello, I’m Johnny Cash’: Statue of the 'Man in Black' unveiled at the Capitol - Roll Call

He “loved those who suffered because he knew great suffering and loss,” daughter Rosanne Cash said Tuesday.

Roll Call · Sep 24, 2024

Calvert wants to stay at Defense panel, if he survives November - Roll Call

California Rep. Ken Calvert is likely to seek a waiver to remain the top Republican on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, sources say.

Roll Call · Aug 19, 2024

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

Harris sticks with Agriculture spending, Amodei likely to head DHS panel - Roll Call

House Agriculture Appropriations Chairman Andy Harris on Friday said he’d decided to stick with his current role.

Roll Call · Apr 12, 2024