House Appropriations Committee

Kay Granger, a Texas Congresswoman, died at 83. She became the first Republican woman to lead the House Appropriations Committee in her final term.

Former Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) died on Sunday at age 83. She was the first GOP woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee and previously served as vice chairwoman of the House Republican Conference.

Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, died at age 83. She served nearly three decades in Congress, chaired the House Appropriations Committee, and was the first woman elected mayor of Fort Worth, Texas. Her career included teaching, business ownership, and political leadership focused on reducing crime and economic development.

Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, died at age 83. She served nearly three decades in Congress, chaired the House Appropriations Committee, and was the first woman mayor of Fort Worth. Her career included roles in education, business, and local government before entering national politics.

Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, died at age 83. She served nearly three decades in Congress, was the first woman mayor of Fort Worth, and chaired the House Appropriations Committee. Granger faced health challenges in her final months in office and did not seek re-election in 2024.

Kay Granger, a Republican representative from Texas, died at 83. She was the first woman elected mayor of Fort Worth, the first Republican woman from Texas in the U.S. House, and the first female Republican appropriations chair. Granger served in Congress since 1997 and retired in 2023.

Kay Granger, the first woman mayor of Fort Worth and first Republican woman from Texas in the U.S. House, died at 83. She served in Congress for nearly three decades, including as House Appropriations Committee chair, before retiring due to health challenges in 2023.

The House passed a temporary funding bill to keep the government operational through Dec. 4, avoiding a potential shutdown ahead of midterm elections. The party-line vote of 220-205 was driven by GOP leaders aiming to prevent voter dissatisfaction and prioritize a separate $95 billion defense and elections bill. Democrats criticized the measure as one-sided and lacking bipartisan negotiation.

House Republicans are passing a government funding bill months early to avoid a potential shutdown during the midterm elections, funding the government through Dec. 4. Democrats oppose the bill, calling it rushed and lacking bipartisan negotiation, while Republicans argue it prevents chaos similar to past shutdowns.

House Republicans are passing a government funding bill months early to avoid a potential shutdown during the midterm elections, aiming to fund agencies through Dec. 4. Democrats oppose the stopgap measure, which maintains current spending levels, arguing it lacks bipartisan negotiations and necessary provisions.

House Republicans are passing a government funding bill months early to avoid a potential shutdown during the midterm elections. The bill would fund the government through Dec. 4, with GOP leaders accusing Democrats of causing chaos if they oppose it. Democrats criticized the rushed process and lack of bipartisan negotiation.

House Democrats oppose a Republican-led stopgap funding bill seeking to extend federal spending until December 4, criticizing it as an abdication of responsibility and a circumvention of bipartisan negotiations. The bill faces potential doom if Democrats unite against it, with key figures like Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Rep. Pete Aguilar emphasizing refusal to support the measure without good-faith negotiations.

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House subcommittee requesting increased security funding due to a significant rise in threats. Lawmakers from both parties indicated support for a proposed $28.9 million security budget increase to address safety concerns and inflation.

Two Supreme Court justices, Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, testified before Congress to request increased security funding for the court, citing a rise in threats against justices and their families. Barrett described a swatting attack at her home and the need for a bulletproof vest after the leak of a controversial court decision. The court requested a $228 million budget for 2027, including $18 million for security programs.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar is working with Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee to include exceptions in the 2027 Homeland Security budget bill that would exempt certain Rio Grande Valley landmarks from border wall construction.

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $1.1 trillion defense spending bill for fiscal year 2027, which includes renaming the Defense Department as the Department of War. The bill passed on a 34-27 party line vote and is part of efforts linked to President Trump.

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $1.1 trillion defense spending bill for fiscal 2027, which includes a provision to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War. The bill passed on a 34-27 party-line vote, marking a third win for President Trump in his effort to rename the department.

The House Appropriations Committee approved $1.55 billion to revive the Air Force's E-7 Wedgetail program by reallocating funds from the Navy's E-2D Hawkeye account and a classified Air Force line, though it restored the Navy's funding after opposition. The money will fund E-7 prototypes and development, aiming to replace the retiring E-3 battle management aircraft.

President Trump's $87.6 billion Iran war funding request faces skepticism from both parties in Congress. Democrats like Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Sen. Jack Reed criticize the proposal, while some Democrats remain open to parts of it. Republicans also express concerns, including Rep. Chip Roy opposing ethanol provisions and Sen. Susan Collins planning a hearing due to discrepancies in the request.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to brief House Republicans on military funding goals and a party-line bill during a classified meeting. Lawmakers will also question him about the Trump administration's agreement with Iran to end the war, while Trump advocates for a $350 billion Pentagon reconciliation package and increased missile production. The House Appropriations Committee will markup its 2027 defense funding bill.

Rep. Norma Torres introduced an amendment to block taxpayer-funded VIP perks for pardoned drug traffickers and child traffickers, citing special treatment given to former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández after his pardon. The amendment failed in the House Appropriations Committee along party lines.

A federal judge denied a temporary restraining order on President Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, citing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s public statements that the administration is not proceeding with the plan. Legal advocacy group CREW argues Blanche’s verbal rescission of the fund is invalid without written documentation, while the DOJ maintains no funds have been disbursed.

President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general, who has led the Justice Department in an acting role since Pam Bondi’s firing. Blanche faces bipartisan criticism over a scrapped $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and has pursued investigations into Trump’s political opponents.

Congress is considering further cuts to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's election security grants, which have already declined significantly since 2020. President Trump and Republican allies advocate for voting restrictions like proof of citizenship requirements, while critics argue insufficient funding jeopardizes election security.

Congress is considering further cuts to election security funding despite claims of insufficient resources, as President Donald Trump and Republican allies push for restrictive voting laws. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's grant program has seen significant budget reductions since 2020, with funding dropping to $45 million in 2025, while the SAVE America Act faces Senate opposition.

Congress is debating cuts to election security funding amid demands from President Donald Trump and Republican allies for new voting restrictions. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission, which provides grants for election security, faces reduced annual funding, with House Republicans advocating for further reductions. The Senate has stalled the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring voter ID and citizenship proof, despite claims of widespread election fraud without evidence.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told the House Appropriations Committee that the Justice Department is no longer moving forward with its 'anti-weaponization' fund but defended its creation, as reported by CBS News' Aaron Navarro.

Primary battles are taking place in six states, and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is testifying before the House Appropriations Committee.

Primary battles are ongoing in six states. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before the House Appropriations Committee.

Rep. Madeleine Dean engaged in a tense exchange with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during a House Appropriations Committee hearing regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The questioning focused on the status of the probe into Epstein's activities.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the Justice Department will no longer pursue the Anti-Weaponization Fund, which originated from a lawsuit between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service. The fund was halted by a federal judge's temporary injunction, and its scheduled legal hearing on June 12 has been canceled.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Justice Department will no longer pursue the Anti-Weaponization Fund, which originated from a lawsuit between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service. The fund was halted by a federal court injunction, and a scheduled hearing on its legal basis has been canceled.

The acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, announced the federal government is abandoning a $1.8bn fund to compensate Trump allies but will maintain an agreement blocking IRS audits of Trump, his family, and related entities. Blanche confirmed during a House hearing that the department will continue granting immunity to Trump and his family on tax matters.

The acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, announced the abandonment of a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund intended to compensate Donald Trump’s allies. The IRS will continue to be prohibited from auditing Trump, his family, and related entities.

Senate Republicans are seeking confirmation from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that the Justice Department's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is terminated to revive their immigration enforcement bill. Blanche's testimony before the House Appropriations Committee is critical for providing clarity, as GOP senators remain divided over the fund's implications.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to testify before a House Appropriations Committee panel on oversight of the Justice Department. The hearing addresses scrutiny over the Trump administration's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' compensation fund, which aims to settle claims of wrongful prosecution.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying before the House Appropriations Committee on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request. US-Iran negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before Congress on diplomatic efforts amid the Iran war and a Justice Department settlement fund. Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence faces criticism, and Pope Leo XIV's AI manifesto sparks public reactions. Rubio also addresses AI's potential to destabilize societies.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is returning to Capitol Hill as the Trump administration pauses a controversial $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating allies of President Donald Trump who claim unjust investigations or prosecutions. The fund, facing Republican backlash and legal challenges, includes provisions that could allow payouts to individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, prompting lawmakers to demand restrictions or cancellation.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to return to Capitol Hill as the Trump administration pauses plans for a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claim unjust investigations. The fund, criticized for potentially including payouts to Jan. 6 rioters, faces legal challenges and Republican backlash, prompting a reconsideration of its implementation.