Jun 28 Watch 2:09 News Wrap: Senate Republicans unveil their version of Trump’s big budget bill By PBS News Weekend In our news wrap Saturday, senators are holding a rare weekend session as the deadline to pass Trump’s budget bill looms, mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top military commanders and scientists killed in the war with Israel,… Continue watching
Jun 26 WATCH: Trump hosts ‘big bill’ event as key provision found to violate Senate rules By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Trump hosted House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP lawmakers in the East Room at the White House joined by truck drivers, firefighters, tipped workers, ranchers and others that the administration says will benefit from the bill. Continue reading
Jun 25 WATCH: CDC Director nominee Susan Monarez testifies in Senate confirmation hearing By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Monarez told senators Wednesday that she values vaccines, public health interventions and rigorous scientific evidence, but largely sidestepped questions about widespread cuts to the agency, elimination of programs and whether she disagreed with any of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy… Continue reading
Jun 25 WATCH: Attorney General Bondi weighs in on whistleblower’s claims during Senate Appropriations hearing By Associated Press A powerful U.S. senator on Tuesday called on the Trump administration to fix a growing backlog and longtime management problems at the program that promises benefits when police and firefighters die or become disabled in the line of duty. Continue reading
Jun 24 Watch 7:23 Trump’s attempt to claw back funding already approved by Congress, explained By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane The House has approved President Trump’s request to claw back billions of dollars already appropriated for things like foreign aid and public media. That request now goes to the Senate, which will hold a hearing on it Wednesday. Laura Barrón-López… Continue watching
Jun 23 WATCH: Senate convenes for first time since U.S. launches air strikes against Iran By Associated Press While the president has authority as the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces to order specific military actions, any prolonged war-time footing would traditionally need authorization from Congress. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Pentagon has given Trump possible options for Israel-Iran conflict, Hegseth tells Senate panel By Tara Copp, David Klepper, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that the Pentagon was providing options to President Donald Trump as he decides next steps on Iran but would not say whether the military was planning to assist with Israeli strikes, an action… Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Sen. Padilla’s full Senate floor speech recounting his removal from Noem’s LA briefing By Kenichi Serino In an emotional speech, Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., on Tuesday recalled his experience at a Homeland Security news conference where he was handcuffed and briefly detained. Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Senate passes crypto bill ‘GENIUS Act’ without addressing Trump’s investments By Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Alan Suderman, Associated Press The fast-moving legislation, which passed by a 68-30 vote and will be sent to the House for potential revisions, comes on the heels of a 2024 campaign cycle in which the crypto industry ranked among the top political spenders in… Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: White House holds briefing after House GOP passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ By Associated Press Leavitt also used her press briefing Thursday to attack by name the federal judge who ruled that the White House violated a court order on deportations to third countries with a flight linked to South Sudan. Continue reading