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The Senate passed a bipartisan bill funding the government through December 11 at current levels, thus placing pressure on the House to prevent an October shutdown. While both chambers passed differing stopgap measures, the legislation spurred conflict over federal grants and provisions impacting agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. Lawmakers expressed deep disagreements with the proposed grant rules and specific agency funding limits.

Senate Democrats are supporting Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's race against Mike Rogers, despite a primary that exposed the party’s progressive-moderate division. Although some senators expressed confidence in El-Sayed winning, they were hesitant when questioned about his policies, such as abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement or implementing Medicare for all. Mark Warner was the only lawmaker to publicly state disagreement with certain of El-Sayed's progressive policies.

Democratic senators are rallying behind Abdul El-Sayed in the race against Mike Rogers. While some lawmakers expressed confidence in his win, many were hesitant to defend his more radical policies, which include calls for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and supporting Medicare for all. Sen. Mark Warner was noted as disagreeing with some of El-Sayed's progressive policies.

Democrats on the Budget Committee expressed frustration with Sen. Ron Johnson during a Medicaid hearing, as he rebutted their remarks. Johnson defended his approach as making hearings more informative, while Democrats criticized it as unusual. The discussion focused on Medicaid cuts and fraud.

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan measure to fund the federal government until Dec. 11, freezing the Trump administration’s proposed changes to federal grant criteria and extending highway and transit funding. The deal avoids a government shutdown, maintains current spending levels, and blocks transfers of funds to Border Patrol, as outlined by Senate leaders Susan Collins and Patty Murray.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal funds the federal government through Dec. 11, halting the Trump administration's proposed changes to federal grant criteria and extending the highway and transit funding law. The Senate bill differs from the House's more partisan stopgap measure and avoids provisions that would enable Trump's executive branch to transfer funds for immigration enforcement.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal funds the federal government until Dec. 11, pauses a Trump administration proposal for new federal grant criteria, and extends highway and transit funding. The agreement avoids a government shutdown, maintains current spending levels, and blocks funding transfers to Border Patrol, while excluding controversial provisions from a House-passed bill.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal funds the federal government until December 11, pauses a Trump administration proposal to alter federal grant criteria, and extends highway and transit funding. The agreement avoids a government shutdown and maintains current spending levels, differing from a more partisan House measure.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal funds the federal government until Dec. 11, pauses a Trump administration proposal to alter federal grant criteria, and extends highway and transit funding. The continuing resolution maintains current spending levels, avoids contentious provisions, and includes adjustments for programs like WIC and disaster relief.

A bipartisan deal in the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee freezes the Trump administration's proposed rule on federal grants until December 11, extends highway and transit funding, and avoids a government shutdown. The agreement includes adjustments for programs like WIC and the Disaster Relief Fund, blocking controversial House provisions.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal keeps federal funding steady until Dec. 11, pauses a Trump administration proposal to alter federal grant criteria, and extends highway and transit funding. The agreement avoids a government shutdown and includes adjustments for programs like WIC and disaster relief, while excluding contentious provisions.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal freezes the Trump administration's proposed federal grant criteria and extends highway funding, keeping the government funded until Dec. 11. The agreement avoids a government shutdown and maintains current spending levels, differing from the House's more partisan stopgap measure.

The Senate is advancing a bipartisan stopgap funding bill to keep federal agencies operational through December, setting up a potential conflict with the House in September. The bill includes provisions blocking President Trump's plan to appoint political officials for grant approvals and avoids new funding for immigration enforcement, while omitting requested military boosts. Senate leaders aim to pass the measure before recess, with House lawmakers needing to decide whether to accept the Senate's version or pursue their own.

Senators are working on a bipartisan funding bill to keep the government operational through the election, with potential text release this week. Provisions address the Trump administration's grant cancellations based on political criteria, though some Republicans doubt Democrats will support a clean bill before the Sept. 30 deadline.

The Trump administration admitted in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for 16 states that supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, contradicting claims that the projects were terminated for economic or energy-related reasons. The canceled projects included grid upgrades in Minnesota and North Dakota-Minnesota, with Democrats and environmental groups accusing the administration of politically motivated cuts.

The U.S. Department of Energy terminated nearly 300 renewable energy grants in 2024, with legal filings stating decisions were based on whether recipients were in states that did not vote for President Donald Trump or had Democratic senators. The canceled projects totaled $8 billion, affecting 16 states with Democratic-led legislatures or governors, despite the department's initial claim that cancellations were due to economic viability.

The Trump administration acknowledged canceling $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for 16 states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, citing political identity as the reason. The Energy Department claimed the projects were terminated for failing to advance energy needs, but Democrats argue the cuts were politically motivated and harm working families.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, with Republicans citing urgent military funding needs. Senate Appropriations Committee members debated emergency funding, with Democrats like Patty Murray opposing additional war spending due to safety concerns and stockpile depletion.

The U.S. House approved a stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded until Dec. 4, passing it along party lines and sending it to the Senate for revisions. The measure aims to avoid a shutdown before the November midterms but faces opposition from Democrats over funding allocations, including transfers to the Border Patrol.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, with warnings of critical shortfalls if Congress does not approve additional funding. Senate Appropriations Committee members debated the need for emergency military spending, with Republican Chair Susan Collins emphasizing urgent requirements and Democrat Patty Murray criticizing the war's impact and opposing further funding.

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee discussed military funding needs for the war in Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimating $37.5 billion in costs and Republicans citing urgent requirements. Democrats, including Patty Murray, criticized the war's impact and may oppose additional funding.

The U.S. House approved a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown before the October 1 deadline, passing it along party lines. The bill, which extends funding through December 4, faces Senate revisions, as Democrats criticized its lack of requested funding adjustments for programs like wildfire suppression and rural utility assistance.

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing to discuss additional military funding for the war in Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimating $37.5 billion in costs. Republicans emphasized urgent funding needs, while Democrats like Patty Murray criticized the war's impact and potential for more spending. Hegseth warned of critical shortfalls without congressional approval.

The U.S. House passed a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown before the Oct. 1 fiscal year start, with a 220-205 party-line vote. The bill, which extends funding to Dec. 4, faces Senate revisions and lacks Democratic support. Republicans argue it avoids partisan disruptions, while Democrats oppose it for allowing Border Patrol funding without reforms.

The U.S. House approved a stopgap spending bill to keep the government operational through December 4, avoiding a shutdown before the November midterms. The measure, passed along party lines, will face revisions in the Senate, where bipartisan negotiations are anticipated to finalize funding before the Oct. 1 fiscal year start.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, with unobligated funds from a prior law insufficient to cover expenses. Committee members debated funding needs, with Republicans citing urgent military requirements and Democrats, including Patty Murray, opposing additional war funding due to concerns over safety and resource depletion.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, while Congress questioned the Trump administration's $80 billion funding request. Lawmakers from both parties criticized the request, citing concerns over the cost and lack of clarity.

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee debated additional military funding for the Iran war, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimating costs at $37.5 billion. Lawmakers discussed unobligated funds from a Republican-backed law and differing views on war-related expenses, with Democrats criticizing the conflict's impact on safety and stockpiles.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, urging Congress for additional funding to address critical shortfalls. Senate Appropriations Committee members debated funding needs, with Democrats like Patty Murray opposing further military spending due to safety concerns and resource depletion.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the U.S. war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion and defended a $95 billion funding request during a contentious Senate hearing. The hearing included protests, discussions of 17 U.S. military deaths, and bipartisan concerns over escalating costs and duration, while the White House urged immediate approval of the budget package.

The Pentagon reports the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, requesting an additional $67.1 billion for operations, munitions, and other defense needs. Senators expressed skepticism over the emergency funding request, citing existing $75 billion in available funds and concerns about unrelated priorities within the request.

Sen. Patty Murray criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for what she described as an attempt to bypass the normal appropriations process, as the Trump administration seeks an additional $67 billion in funding amid escalating tensions with Iran. Murray accused the administration of poor planning due to the sudden funding request.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the U.S. war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion, defending a GOP-proposed $95 billion budget package for military and other priorities. The hearing faced protests after the Pentagon reported 17 U.S. deaths and over 100 injuries in the conflict, with Democrats criticizing the funding as a potential 'forever war.'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, with a $95 billion GOP budget package proposed to fund military operations, farmer aid, and voter law changes. The hearing faced protests, and concerns were raised about the conflict escalating into a 'forever war' as the death toll rises.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, urging a $95 billion GOP budget package to fund military operations amid rising casualties and public criticism. Senate Democrats, including Patty Murray, warned of the conflict escalating into a 'forever war' while questioning the need for additional funding.

Senators are questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about U.S. military funding for the war with Iran, as part of a GOP-led $95 billion budget proposal. The plan includes war funds, farmer aid, and voter law changes, amid rising casualties and public criticism of the conflict's handling.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee as senators question funding for the U.S. war against Iran. The Republican-led budget proposal includes $95 billion for military operations, $10 billion in farmer aid, and $10 billion for voting law changes, amid rising casualties and public criticism of the conflict.

Senators are questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about funding for the U.S. war against Iran, with Republicans pushing a $95 billion budget package that includes military funding, farmer aid, and voter law changes. The military reported 17 deaths and over 450 injuries since the conflict began, while critics warn the war could become a prolonged conflict.

Former U.S. Department of Education officials from Republican and Democratic administrations criticize President Donald Trump's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies. The transfers would shift responsibilities of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office for Civil Rights to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, raising concerns about accountability for students with disabilities.

Former U.S. Department of Education officials criticized President Trump's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, arguing it could harm students with disabilities. The proposed moves include shifting responsibilities to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, drawing opposition from advocates and educators.