Brendan Boyle

The U.S. House GOP passed a budget resolution allocating $95 billion, including $60 billion for military operations in Iran and $13 billion for intelligence agencies, amid partisan debates over funding sources and deficit impacts. House Republicans plan to use reconciliation to advance the package, following similar strategies in prior legislative efforts.

The U.S. House GOP approved a budget resolution allocating $95 billion for military, intelligence, agricultural assistance, and voter ID grant programs, setting up a partisan debate over war funding for Iran and deficit concerns. The vote was 216-214, with work on the package contingent on Senate approval of identical reconciliation instructions.

The U.S. House GOP approved a budget resolution allocating $95 billion in spending, including $60 billion for military operations in Iran and $13 billion for intelligence agencies. The vote set up a partisan clash over funding levels and deficit concerns, with work on the package contingent on Senate agreement. House Republicans emphasized supporting troops and election security, while Democrats criticized the plan for increasing national debt.

The U.S. House approved a GOP budget resolution allocating $95 billion for Iran war funding, farm aid, and other initiatives, with a 216-214 vote. The plan requires Senate agreement before committees can draft bills, focusing on military spending, intelligence, agricultural assistance, and state grants for voter ID laws.

The U.S. House GOP approved a budget resolution allocating $95 billion for Iran war funding, farm aid, and other programs, setting up a partisan clash over spending levels and deficit concerns. The plan requires Senate approval before implementation.

The U.S. House approved a GOP budget resolution proposing $95 billion in spending, including $60 billion for military operations in Iran and $12 billion for agricultural aid. The vote sets up a partisan conflict over funding levels and deficit concerns, with work on the package contingent on Senate agreement.

The U.S. House GOP passed a budget resolution allocating $95 billion for Iran war funding, farm aid, and other programs, with a 216-214 party-line vote. The plan includes $60 billion for military, $13 billion for intelligence, $12 billion for agriculture, and $10 billion for state voter ID grants, but requires Senate approval to proceed.

Philadelphia officials and leaders discussed how U.S. foreign policy shifts, including tariffs and isolationism, threaten the city's economic future and America's global standing. The conversation followed international events in Philadelphia, such as the FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star Game, which officials cited as examples of how global engagement can boost the city's reputation and attract investment.

The U.S. House Budget Committee approved a Republican budget resolution allocating up to $95 billion, including $60 billion for the Department of Defense and funding for farmers. The resolution, passed 20-14, will enable Republicans to advance legislation without Democratic support through the reconciliation process.

The U.S. House Budget Committee approved a Republican budget resolution with a 20-14 vote, advancing a GOP-only reconciliation process to fund defense, farms, and a voter ID bill. The measure includes up to $60 billion for the Department of Defense and faces no Democratic amendments after they were rejected during debate.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion package for Iran war funding, farm aid, and voter ID requirements via a party-line vote on the Budget Committee. The proposal includes $60 billion for Iran war-related expenses, $13 billion for Intelligence, $12 billion for Agriculture, and $10 billion for Administration, but faces opposition from Democrats and uncertainty in the full House.

The US House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution with up to $95 billion for defense, farmers, and the SAVE America Act. The measure advanced with a 20-14 vote, excluding Democratic amendments, as House Republicans aim to use reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition. Senate action remains uncertain.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion package for Iran war funding, farm aid, and voter ID requirements on a party-line vote. The proposal includes $60 billion for Iran-related military needs and faces opposition from Democrats, who argue it prioritizes political agendas over affordability concerns.

The U.S. House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution allocating up to $95 billion, including $60 billion for the Department of Defense and funding for farmers. The 20-14 vote rejected Democratic amendments and follows a debate over reconciliation processes. House Republicans plan to bring the resolution to the full chamber next week.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion package for Iran war funding, farm aid, and voter ID requirements through the House Budget Committee. The proposal, criticized by Democrats for lacking focus on affordability, includes $60 billion for Iran-related war efforts, $13 billion for Intelligence, $12 billion for Agriculture, and $10 billion for election administration.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion package for Iran war funding, farm aid, and voter ID requirements through the House Budget Committee on a party-line vote. The proposal includes $60 billion for Iran war funding, $13 billion for Intelligence, $12 billion for Agriculture, and $10 billion for Administration. Democrats oppose the package, criticizing it as a failed effort to push Trump's priorities.

The U.S. House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution allocating up to $95 billion, including $60 billion for the Department of Defense. The 20-14 vote rejected Democratic amendments, with the measure expected to advance to the House floor before recess. The budget aims to fund defense, farmers, and parts of the SAVE America Act via reconciliation.

The U.S. House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution, potentially enabling a $95 billion reconciliation package with $60 billion for the Department of Defense, farm aid, and provisions from the SAVE America Act. The 20-14 vote rejected Democratic amendments, with House Republicans planning to bring the resolution to the full House next week.

The US House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution proposing a $95 billion package, including $60 billion for the Department of Defense and funding for farmers. The 20-14 vote rejected Democratic amendments, with House Republicans planning to bring the resolution to the full chamber next week. The budget aims to advance a reconciliation bill without Democratic support, incorporating measures like the SAVE America Act.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion budget resolution to fund Pentagon, farm programs, and election-related initiatives through a party-line reconciliation package. The plan lacks specified offsets for spending, drawing criticism from fiscal hawks and Democrats, who argue it allocates substantial funds to military and intelligence programs without cost-reduction measures.

One year after President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Pennsylvania saw a 11% drop in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment, with 98,000 fewer residents receiving food benefits due to new requirements. The law includes work mandates and reduced federal aid, drawing criticism from advocates like Rep. Brendan Boyle, who called it 'robbing from the poor to give money to the ultra and mega wealthy.'

One year after President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Pennsylvania saw an 11% drop in SNAP enrollment, with 98,000 fewer participants due to new work requirements. The law includes Medicaid work requirements and tax cuts for billionaires, criticized by Rep. Brendan Boyle as disproportionately harming the poor and increasing the national deficit.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer criticized Democrats for accusing President Donald Trump of using the America 250 celebration for political and financial gain, calling their claims politically motivated. Democrats, including Rep. Jared Huffman, released a report alleging Trump transformed the event into a partisan spectacle through a 'shadow organization' called Freedom 250 LLC, redirecting funds and advancing personal and political interests.

Members of Congress are returning to Philadelphia to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Continental Congress' vote for independence on July 2, 1776, organized by Rep. Brendan Boyle as a bipartisan event, with details withheld for security.

Social Security's trust fund is projected to run out of money by 2032, risking a 22% benefit cut unless reforms are enacted. Lawmakers propose solutions like raising payroll tax revenue by eliminating income caps or investing $1.5 trillion in stocks, though Congress has historically avoided such measures.

Actor Rainn Wilson, known for playing Dwight Schrute on 'The Office,' attended a Capitol Hill event with bipartisan lawmakers to promote religious freedom ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary. The event, hosted by Reps. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) and Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), included religious leaders and highlighted the Baha’i faith's 'A Common Endeavor' letter advocating for unity and shared ideals.

Actor Rainn Wilson, known for playing Dwight Schrute on 'The Office,' attended a Capitol Hill event hosted by U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Gus Bilirakis to highlight religious freedom as part of the U.S. 250th anniversary. Wilson, a Baha’i faith member, released a letter advocating for unity and shared ideals, joined by bipartisan lawmakers and religious leaders.

Actor Rainn Wilson, known for playing Dwight Schrute on 'The Office,' joined U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Gus Bilirakis at a Capitol Hill event to promote religious freedom. The event marked 250 years of religious freedom in the U.S. and included the release of the Baha’i faith’s letter 'A Common Endeavor,' emphasizing unity and shared ideals.

Senate Democrats requested the Congressional Budget Office to estimate the costs of the Iran war, emphasizing the need for transparency and accurate legislative oversight. They highlighted discrepancies between administration estimates and independent analyses, asking for scenarios including prolonged conflict and troop deployment.

U.S. Senate Democrats requested the Congressional Budget Office to estimate the 'true costs' of the Iran war, emphasizing transparency and discrepancies between administration and independent cost projections. The letter, signed by multiple senators, asks for comprehensive budgetary assessments under various scenarios.

U.S. Senate Democrats requested the Congressional Budget Office to provide a comprehensive cost estimate for the Iran war, highlighting discrepancies between administration projections and independent analyses. They emphasized the need for transparency and accurate legislative oversight.

U.S. Senate Democrats requested the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to estimate the 'true costs' of the Iran war, citing discrepancies between administration projections and independent analyses. They emphasized the need for transparency and legislative oversight regarding the conflict's budgetary impact.

Pennsylvania House Democrats show reluctance to endorse Sen. John Fetterman for re-election in 2028 due to his controversial stances, particularly his opposition to the Democratic Party's position on Israel and support for Donald Trump's policies. Fetterman faces internal criticism and potential challenges from fellow Democrats eyeing Senate bids.

President Trump's budget director, Russell Vought, testified about a plan to significantly increase U.S. military spending to $1.5 trillion, requiring substantial upfront investment. The proposal faces criticism for cutting domestic programs by 10%, highlighting political divisions ahead of midterms.