Jun 24 WATCH: Health Secretary RFK Jr. questioned about vaccine policy, transparency in House hearing on funding request By Joshua Barajas Democratic lawmakers repeatedly grilled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy in a House hearing Tuesday about his actions in the Trump administration so far, including what they described as a lack of transparency around major decisions. Continue reading
Jun 23 Johnson voices opposition to Congress weighing in on use of military force against Iran By Associated Press “I don’t think this is an appropriate time for a War Powers resolution. And I don’t think it’s necessary,” House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 6:29 As some lawmakers cash in on Trump’s tariffs, others try to ban betting on Wall Street By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura A recent Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a surge in stock trading by lawmakers and their families in early April, as President Trump’s shifting stance on tariffs sent markets into turmoil. But while some members cashed in, others are looking… Continue watching
Jun 18 3 big changes to Trump’s ‘big bill’ By Lisa Desjardins The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is President Donald Trump’s signature agenda item in Congress. Continue reading
Jun 12 WATCH: House approves Trump’s request to take back foreign aid, public media funding By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House narrowly voted Thursday to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump's administration looks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Vought said Trump could ask to rescind more money if Congress approves first request By Erica R. Hendry Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told a House committee on Wednesday that the Trump administration could send more requests to claw back already appropriated money if its first attempt is successful. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: House Speaker Johnson says Musk did ‘a 180’ in publicly opposing tax bill By Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday he called Elon Musk to discuss Musk’s posts criticizing President Donald Trump's tax bill. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: OMB Director Vought testifies in House budget hearing after Trump seeks to rescind $9 billion in spending By Josh Boak, Associated Press The White House on Tuesday officially asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in already approved spending, taking funding away from programs targeted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Continue reading
Jun 03 Read Trump’s memo asking Congress to take back approved funding for foreign aid, PBS, NPR By Steff Staples President Donald Trump asked Congress on Tuesday to take back $9.4 billion in federal funding for foreign aid, the State Department and public media. Continue reading
Jun 03 Republicans have made proof of citizenship for voting a priority, but states remain skeptical By Christina A. Cassidy, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press Bills have stalled or failed in multiple GOP-controlled states, including Florida and Texas. Continue reading