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The third rail isn't what it used to be. As the Social Security fund's insolvency nears, more lawmakers are open to tax hikes—even Republicans

“I’m willing to look at the tax rate. I am willing to raise the amount of income through tax.”

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Funding extension clears House, avoiding shutdown threat

The House easily cleared a stopgap spending bill Tuesday that would keep federal agencies funded through Dec. 11, avoiding the risk of a partial government shutdown this fall. On a lopsided vote of 370-48, the House sent to President Donald Trump’s desk a short-term funding patch despite objections from hard-line…

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Eagles re-sign defender but big list cull looms

West Coast face a number of tough decisions at the end of this season, with Tom Cole and Matt Flynn among more than a dozen players coming out of contract.

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Kay Granger, trailblazing Texas congresswoman, dead at 83

Former House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger, the first Republican woman to lead the powerful spending committee, has died at the age of 83. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced her death in a Sunday night post on X, calling her a “dear friend who will be greatly missed.” “Throughout her career,…

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Funding extension passes House, heads for Senate rewrite

The House passed a short-term funding patch Tuesday night that is designed to head off a partial government shutdown this fall. The continuing resolution passed on a mostly party-line vote of 220-205, with only one Republican — Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie — joining most Democrats in opposition. Six Democrats broke…

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Trump’s OBBBA will cap federal loans on July 1. Republicans are going over Trump’s head to save student loans for nurses

The Trump administration says borrowing caps will incentivize universities to lower costs, but Republicans aren’t taking that chance with nurses.

Fortune

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…

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They want to rebuild Rayburn. First, they have to build enough support

Despite warnings from the architect of the Capitol about a dire need to renovate the Rayburn House Office Building, lawmakers say they still aren’t fully sold on the project, which could last until 2045 and cost $9 billion. Even as AOC Thomas Austin argues that delays would only come with…

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GOP immigration funding bill clears House, heads to Trump

House Republicans cleared a $70 billion reconciliation package Tuesday to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. On a party-line vote of 214-212, the House cleared the reconciliation bill that the Senate passed last week. Independent Kevin Kiley of California, who caucuses with the Republicans,…

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Ginbey injured as Port survive frenetic Eagles comeback

West Coast's frenetic final-quarter comeback has fallen just short, with Port Adelaide holding on for a six-point win to keep their Wildcard hopes alive.

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It'll be worth it: Eagles insist rebuild still on track

West Coast's rebuild has been put back in the spotlight following a horror five-week run, but coach Andrew McQualter is confident a bright future lies ahead.

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Time to atone: Eagles vow to bounce back against Tigers

West Coast's leaders have underperformed this year and they'll be firmly in the spotlight in Saturday's AFL clash with Richmond in Perth.

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Appropriators decry firing of Army chief

At a hearing Thursday, leading House appropriators from both parties condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent firing of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. Members of the House Armed Services Committee, including GOP Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia, had delivered a similar message about George at a hearing the…

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War Rations

Plus: Pete Hegseth spends millions on lobster tail and rib-eye steak, oil prices go for another roller-coaster ride, no inflation increase, and more...

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Labor-HHS-Education earmarks are back in House, with limits

House GOP had barred earmarks from the Labor-HHS-Education measure after they took back control of the House in the 2022 midterm elections.

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Time for 'Plan B' as DHS talks drag ahead of funding deadline

Lawmakers made no apparent progress toward a deal Wednesday on an extension of Department of Homeland Security funding.

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As colleagues wind down their careers, Rosa DeLauro is staying put

Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s pragmatic streak has at times put her at odds with the demands of a restive base in her deep-blue district.

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Congress turns to Homeland Security funding clash

Congress now looks to move forward on a Homeland Security spending measure ensnared in controversies over immigration enforcement.

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Trump signs major spending package while immigration talks continue

The House narrowly cleared a $1.2 trillion spending package Tuesday with bipartisan support.

International Business Times

Republican Committee Chair Calls For Probe Into Alex Pretti's Killing By Federal Agents

Republican House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole said in an interview that there needs to be an independent investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti.

The Texas Tribune

New red-leaning congressional seat in North Texas draws wide-open GOP primary field

The once solidly blue 32nd District is considered the safest bet for Republicans out of the five Democratic seats targeted by the GOP’s new congressional gerrymander.

Axios

How Mike Johnson plans to beat the deadline on a government shutdown

"I'm not worried about the Senate," House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole (R-Okla.) told reporters.

Salon

Dems resist voters’ calls to abolish ICE

As support for abolishing ICE grows among Democratic voters, party leadership continues to argue for reform instead

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Threat of another government shutdown lingers as lawmakers have barely begun negotiating new funding bills

Unstable Republican House caucus could revolt against Mike Johnson over funding levels even as GOP needs Democrat votes in the Senate

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Senate appropriators aim to unveil unreleased spending bills - Roll Call

Senate appropriators may unveil at least one of their four unreleased fiscal 2026 spending bills the week of Nov. 24.

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