Russ Vought

President Donald Trump requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the war in Iran, farmer aid, and other projects. The proposal includes $67.15 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for Agriculture, and funds for infrastructure like modernizing Penn Station. Reactions from lawmakers were mixed, with some praising the request and others criticizing it as an overextension for unrelated priorities.

President Trump requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the war in Iran, farmer aid, and other expenses. The proposal includes $67.15 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for the Agriculture Department, and funds for projects like modernizing Penn Station. Congressional reactions were divided, with Republicans supporting and Democrats criticizing the request.

The Trump administration requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the war in Iran, farmer aid, and other expenses. The proposal includes $67.15 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for Agriculture, and specific projects like modernizing Penn Station. Senator Charles Grassley supported the request, while Senator Patty Murray criticized it as an attempt to secure funds for unrelated Pentagon priorities.

The Trump administration requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover war costs in Iran, farmer aid, and other expenses. The proposal includes $67.15 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for Agriculture, and funds for projects like modernizing Penn Station. Senate Republicans and Democrats expressed divided opinions, with some criticizing the request as an attempt to push unrelated priorities.

President Donald Trump requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover war costs in Iran, farmer aid, and other expenses. The proposal includes allocations for Defense, Agriculture, and infrastructure projects, with mixed reactions from Congress, including support from Sen. Charles Grassley and criticism from Sen. Patty Murray.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover costs related to the U.S. war against Iran, support for American farmers, an Ebola response in Africa, and infrastructure projects in Washington, D.C. The request faces political challenges as lawmakers debate military action, and includes provisions to appeal to regional interests, such as funding for a modernized Penn Station in New York City.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover Iran war costs, support for U.S. farmers, and the Ebola response. The funding includes $67 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for farmers, $1.4 billion for Ebola, and $500 million for D.C. restoration projects. Lawmakers face political challenges in approving the request due to opposition to further military action.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover Pentagon expenses related to the U.S. war against Iran, aid for American farmers, Ebola response in Africa, and Washington, D.C. restoration projects. The request faces political challenges as lawmakers debate military funding and unrelated priorities.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover costs related to the U.S. war against Iran, including $67 billion for the Department of Defense, $11.1 billion for American farmers, $1.4 billion for the Ebola crisis in Central Africa, and $500 million for Washington, D.C. restoration projects. The request faces political challenges as lawmakers from both parties oppose further military action, though it includes provisions to attract support from various regions, such as funding for a modernized Penn Station in New York City.

John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, withheld support for Trump's immigration spending bill to secure $10 billion in border security reimbursements for Texas. He set conditions for his vote on Trump's attorney general pick and organized fundraisers for GOP candidates excluding Ken Paxton, whom he lost to in a primary. Cornyn expressed concerns about Republican midterm prospects and Trump's influence in the party.

The Inclusive Abundance Initiative, a center-left nonprofit, is developing a 2028 policy agenda focused on deregulation in healthcare, housing, energy, and other sectors to counter Democratic challenges. The group faces internal party debates over its corporate-friendly stance versus progressive priorities, with figures like Derek Kaufman and Nicholas Bagley leading efforts.

Republicans are under pressure to fund the Secret Service after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, as a 74-day Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown continues. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces demands to pass a stalled Senate bill funding DHS agencies, excluding ICE and CBP, while Democrats blame Republicans for the funding lapse.

OMB Director Russ Vought testifies before the Senate Budget Committee on President Trump’s 2027 budget request, which includes a 42% increase in defense spending to $1.5 trillion and $73 billion in non-defense spending cuts. The proposed cuts target 'woke' initiatives, as outlined in a budget memo.

Protesters interrupted OMB Director Russ Vought during his opening statement at a House Budget Committee hearing. The hearing focused on President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request.

OMB Director Russ Vought will testify before the House Budget Committee regarding President Trump's 2027 budget request, which includes $1.5 trillion in defense spending and $73 billion in non-defense spending cuts. The testimony focuses on fiscal policy and budget allocation decisions.