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White House drops executive order for tighter NIH purview

The White House is scrapping plans for an executive order that would give the Trump administration more control over grantmaking at the National Institutes of Health, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. The White House had reportedly held a meeting earlier this week discussing plans for the potential…

Roll Call · Sep 23

Elon Musk’s America PAC spends over $800,000 to boost Republicans in key Senate races

Elon Musk's America PAC spent over $800,000 on Republican candidates recently. This funding supported campaign materials for close midterm election races. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received significant financial backing from the PAC. Senator Susan Collins and Senator Jon Husted also benefited from this spending. The PAC's actions aim to…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Rothkopf: Trump Governs Like a King, Not a Commander-in-Chief, as Iran War Costs Hit $37B

The US-Iran conflict has cost $37.5 billion, sparking constitutional concerns over Trump's war powers. Analysts critique the lack of congressional approval and escalating financial and human costs.

International Business Times UK · Aug 31

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McConnell's absence could jeopardize Republicans' defense spending agenda as the Iran war escalates

The Trump administration has asked Congress for an additional $350 billion in defense funds amid the reignited Iran war.

Fortune · Jul 13

Kash Patel’s ‘luxury’ perks and ‘out of control’ spending under microscope by Congressional Democrats

FBI director’s alleged demands for ‘perks’ on the job, including snorkeling and jet ski trips, is straining the bureau, lawmakers say

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Report: FDA Commissioner Set To Be Fired, Sources Say Trump Could Still Change His Mind

Makary is scheduled to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 13 on the FDA's budget for the coming fiscal year. He was appointed to his post last year.

Latin Times · May 11

Husted named to succeed Mullin on Senate Appropriations panel

Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is set to replace newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Husted confirmed Tuesday. Husted, who had been his state’s lieutenant governor, was appointed to the Senate in January 2025 to replace Vice President JD Vance. He’s now locked in a…

Roll Call · Mar 25

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New spending deal keeps funding for ICE – just not as much as it wants

The spending bill will set aside money for de-escalation training and body cameras and restrict how much money can go to detention

The Independent UK · Jan 20

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

Three Republican senators break with Trump to vote against codifying DOGE spending cuts

Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Mitch McConnell criticized the White House for a lack of transparency surrounding the proposed cuts

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

FBI headquarters fight stymies spending bill in Senate - Roll Call

Plans for Senate appropriators to approve a Justice Department funding bill collapsed over the location of a new FBI headquarters.

Roll Call · Jul 10, 2025

Democrats want to retake the Senate. Why are they afraid to run against the Maine Senator who upsets both sides?

Susan Collins is the only blue-state Republican senator and Democrats think they can beat her, Eric Garcia writes. But first, they have to find a candidate

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Democrats split on a government shutdown

Congressional agreement over whether to keep the federal government up and running could hinge on the rule of law

Salon · Mar 5, 2025

Senate Pursues Bipartisan Agreement On 2025 Spending Increases

Senate and House clash over spending increase for defense and non-defense programs, potential government shutdown looming.

Facing A Government Shutdown Possibility — Again

Averting a government shutdown will, once again, be high on the list for congressional lawmakers when they return to work this month.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Hamas stranding 1,000 Americans and family members in Gaza: Blinken

State Department has told families they could leave multiple times, only to find border-crossing closed

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Watch live: Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin testify on Biden’s $106 billion funding request

US secretary of state Antony Blinken and secretary of defence Lloyd Austin as set to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee over Joe Biden’s $106 billion supplemental funding request.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Oklahoma's Republican governor wants to cut taxes. His GOP colleagues aren't sold on the idea.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is again making his pitch to reduce the state's individual income tax rate

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Space · Jul 18, 2023

NASA's Mars Sample Return in jeopardy after US Senate questions budget

A budget review from the Senate Appropriations Committee is suggesting NASA consider canceling Mars Sample Return if the agency can't rein in the mission's growing costs.

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