Politics Jul 22 House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities Democrats argued the money should be spent at home, particularly on efforts to lower costs for Americans.
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Hegseth, Caine defend Trump's funding request to Congress as Iran war reignites Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions and protests Tuesday over the U.S. war with Iran, which he estimated has cost $37.5 billion so far, as Republicans prepare a $95 billion GOP budget package to fund the military, along with other…
Politics Jul 17 Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine Democratic members of Congress demanded answers about Homeland Security's vetting and training of immigration enforcement agents after it was disclosed Thursday that the ICE officer involved in a deadly shooting this week in Maine had a history of mental health…
Politics Jul 14 WATCH: Senate Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest over Iran war Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced his opposition and other key Democrats said they could not support the annual bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act, as President Donald Trump's war against Iran drags into a fifth month with no clear endgame…
Politics Jun 30 WATCH: House goes on recess early after Republicans deadlock over Trump's demands The emptying Capitol provides another snapshot of the imbalance of power in Washington as a headstrong executive confronts a weakened Congress. For the second time in as many weeks, the House has simply given up.
Politics Jun 25 Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him.
Politics Jun 24 White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, U.S. farmers and Ebola response The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time as Republican and Democratic lawmakers have objected to any further military…
Politics Jun 23 Senate for 1st time approves war powers resolution to halt Iran conflict While the resolution is largely symbolic, and does not fully carry the force of law, it reflects the growing concerns from a number of Republican lawmakers over both the war and the deal Trump struck with Iran to end it.
World Jun 12 Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war President Donald Trump has long been looking for this weekend to be a big one for his presidency.
Politics Jun 11 WATCH: House rejects short-term FISA extension The House vote collapsed in bipartisan fashion, with some Republicans and nearly Democrats rejecting the temporary measure. The Senate may try its own vote later Thursday, but hopes are dimming to prevent what could be an unprecedented lapse in the…