Kay Granger, a pioneering Texas Republican and the first Republican woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, has died at 83. Her son confirmed her death, though the cause was not released. Granger also served as Fort Worth's first female mayor and was a leading advocate for defense spending.
President Trump has 10 days to decide whether to sign or veto bipartisan housing legislation, the "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act," which includes a ban on the Federal Reserve issuing a CBDC until 2030. Trump has expressed disinterest, prioritizing a controversial voting bill instead.
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned Christian conservatives that Democrats would target Trump's allies and family if they regain the House. He claimed he runs a "protection program" for them.
Speaker Mike Johnson will transmit a bipartisan housing bill to the White House after meeting with Donald Trump, who previously used the bill as leverage for his SAVE America Act. The move aims to end legislative blockades amid Republican divisions over priorities and ahead of midterm elections.
The White House requested $87.6 billion in supplemental spending from Congress for the Iran war, Ebola response, farmer aid, and other projects. The request, made by OMB Director Russell Vought, faces opposition from Democrats and potential difficulties for Republicans.
A looming deadline for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) renewal has created a political standoff in the US Senate. Republicans, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, are pushing for an extension, but Democrats are blocking it, citing concerns over Donald Trump's nominee for acting Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte, and demanding reforms.
A looming funding deadline for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) has intensified political deadlock in the US Senate. Democrats are blocking renewal, citing concerns over Donald Trump's nominee for acting Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte, and demanding his withdrawal.
US President Donald Trump downplayed a surge in consumer inflation to a three-year high, calling the May CPI data "great." The inflation, driven by soaring energy prices from the US-Israel war in Iran, presents a challenge for Republicans before midterm elections.
The House passed a War Powers Act resolution 215-208, limiting presidential war powers in Iran. Four Republicans joined Democrats, bucking President Trump. The resolution requires Congressional authorization for military action beyond 60 days.
The House passed a War Powers Act resolution to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats. The resolution requires Congressional authorization for continued military action.
The House of Representatives will hold another vote on a War Powers Act resolution to limit President Trump's military action in Iran, after Republicans previously blocked a vote. The resolution requires troops to withdraw within 60 days unless Congress declares war.
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with the White House on Monday to discuss a $1.776 billion "slush fund" demanded by the president for political allies. This demand threatens Republican efforts to pass further funding for ICE and CBP, with many GOP lawmakers expressing hostility towards the fund.
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with President Biden as a $1.776 billion "slush fund" demanded by Trump for political allies threatens Republican efforts to pass ICE and CBP funding. GOP lawmakers are skeptical of the fund, intended for those "targeted" by the DOJ.
Trump administration insists the US is not at war with Iran despite the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline arriving May 1. House Speaker Mike Johnson says no congressional authorization is needed since active hostilities have ceased. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims the ceasefire pauses the legal clock, but Democrats challenge this interpretation. The conflict has cost $25 billion and claimed 13 American service members.
The Trump administration asserts the U.S. is not at war with Iran, despite approaching the War Powers Resolution's 60-day deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed this, stating no congressional authorization is needed as active hostilities have ceased. This stance, however, faces challenges from Democrats who argue the deadline remains binding.
Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced a new bill to renew the FISA Section 702 surveillance program for three years. The proposal lacks a warrant requirement for searching Americans' data, drawing criticism from privacy advocates and skepticism from some Republican lawmakers.
