House Appropriations Committee

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.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to testify before the House Appropriations Committee as the Trump administration pauses plans for a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claim unjust investigations or prosecutions. The fund, which could include payouts to participants in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, faces legal challenges and Republican opposition, with courts temporarily blocking it and lawmakers demanding restrictions or cancellation.

The U.S. Army is dramatically cutting helicopter procurement funding for fiscal year 2027, reducing Apache, Black Hawk, and Chinook programs while shifting resources toward drones and unmanned systems, based on lessons learned from Ukraine and Middle East conflicts. The military plans to eliminate approximately 6,500 aviation positions including pilots and maintainers. Congressional leaders have raised concerns about these cuts potentially weakening the aviation industrial base before validated replacements are ready.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is testifying before the House Appropriations Committee regarding President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request for the Department of Transportation, which seeks $26.6 billion in funding. The testimony occurs amid rising airline ticket prices caused by a jet fuel shortage linked to the Iran war.

House Republicans express skepticism on Pentagon's $1.5 billion budget request, awaiting a supplemental request to fund the war in Iran. Rep. Ken Calvert presses for more information. The House Appropriations Committee is dubious about funding plans.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on the President's fiscal 2027 $1.5 trillion budget request for the Pentagon. The hearing is related to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, which is under pressure. Both sides have rejected proposals to end the war.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended his stance on Supreme Court cases reshaping federal agency authority during a contentious House hearing, clashing with Rep. Rosa DeLauro over her familiarity with legal precedents. Zeldin emphasized the impact of rulings like Loper Bright and the Chevron doctrine overturning, while the EPA’s 2027 budget request proposes a 50% funding cut.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin engaged in a heated exchange during a congressional hearing over the EPA's 2027 budget and climate change policies. DeLauro criticized the budget as a 'climate change denier's manifesto,' while Zeldin accused her of lacking knowledge about key Supreme Court cases like Loper Bright. The dispute highlights partisan divisions over the EPA's role in addressing climate change.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin engaged in a heated exchange over DeLauro's familiarity with Supreme Court cases like Loper Bright, which reshaped regulatory agency power. DeLauro criticized Trump's 2027 EPA budget proposal as a 'climate change denier's manifesto,' while Zeldin accused her of lacking legal knowledge. The dispute highlights political divisions over climate policy and EPA funding.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that only one person has been approved for President Trump’s $1 million 'Gold Card' visa program, which offers an expedited pathway to U.S. citizenship, despite hundreds being in the application queue.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick avoided answering questions about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a budget hearing, deflecting inquiries from Rep. Grace Meng and Rep. Madeleine Dean. Lutnick claimed discrepancies in his statements would be addressed in a future session, while lawmakers criticized his evasiveness and called for greater transparency.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick avoided answering questions about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a budget hearing, deflecting inquiries from Rep. Grace Meng and Rep. Madeleine Dean. Lutnick claimed the hearing was not the appropriate setting to discuss discrepancies in his statements, despite evidence of continued contact with Epstein through 2018.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request. The White House is seeking $9.2 billion for the Commerce Department, a $1.3 billion cut from 2026 levels, with reductions to climate research grants and other programs labeled 'wasteful.'

DHS officials from non-immigration agencies will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on the 2027 budget during a record-long partial government shutdown. The session includes leaders of the Secret Service, Coast Guard, TSA, CISA, and FEMA.

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on the White House’s fiscal 2027 budget request and Trump administration health policy. The Trump administration seeks additional funding for its 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda and proposes eliminating 'bloated, woke, and inefficient programs.'