Senate Appropriations Committee

Internal squabbles erupted among Senate Republicans Wednesday, prompting Majority Leader John Thune to warn of a potential legislative “train wreck.” The conflict involved GOP senators battling each other and the White House over various issues, including a clash between Senate Budget Committee Chair Ron Johnson and the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Louisiana could lose $275M in federal infrastructure funding as the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law expires Sept. 30, with a stopgap spending bill failing to extend supplemental transportation funding. The expired law authorized $184B over five years for transportation programs, and states face reduced funding starting Oct. 1 if Congress does not act.

Senator Susan Collins opposes Todd Blanche's confirmation as acting Attorney General, citing concerns over his actions eroding DOJ independence, including approving audit protections for Trump's family and supporting an anti-weaponization fund. Collins' opposition complicates Trump's efforts to confirm Blanche, with Republican leaders needing to secure remaining votes amid skepticism from other GOP senators.

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 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.

Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies until December 11, avoiding a government shutdown during the midterm election campaign. The bill, which funds the government at current levels, was negotiated to prevent a third shutdown in under a year, with both parties aiming to avoid voter backlash ahead of elections.

Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies past the midterm elections into early December, avoiding a government shutdown during campaign season. The bill funds the government at current levels until Dec. 11, with the House having passed a similar measure lacking some White House-sought exceptions, including $1 billion for 'Trump-class' battleships.

Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies through December 11, avoiding a government shutdown during the campaign season. The bill mirrors a House measure but excludes White House-requested exceptions like $1 billion for 'Trump-class' battleships. Lawmakers aim to finalize the deal before the August recess to prevent a third shutdown in 10 months.

Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies until December 11, avoiding a government shutdown during the midterms. The House passed a similar measure but excluded some White House exceptions, including a $1 billion request for 'Trump-class' battleships. The Senate is expected to vote before its August recess, with both parties aiming to avoid another shutdown ahead of the election.

Senate leaders announced a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies past the midterm elections and into early December, avoiding a government shutdown during campaign season. The bill funds the government at current levels through Dec. 11, excludes a Trump administration request for $1 billion in battleship funding, and reflects bipartisan efforts to prevent a third government shutdown in 10 months.

Trump's border czar Tom Homan stated that the vetting of an ICE officer, David Brouillette, involved in a deadly shooting in Maine is under internal review. The officer had a history of mental health issues and violent behavior. ICE has introduced new body-worn camera requirements for vehicle stops, and lawmakers are raising concerns about training and tactics.

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.

A top US general confirmed Ukraine's first air-to-air kill using an F-16, which shot down a Russian fighter jet, highlighting improved layered air defenses. Details about the engagement, including the type of Russian aircraft, remain unspecified.

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla testified that residents of Altadena, affected by the Eaton Fire 19 months ago, are still awaiting federal long-term recovery funding as the Trump administration has again refused to request it. Padilla addressed the Senate Appropriations Committee during a July 21 hearing on the administration's supplemental funding proposal.

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.

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.

Pete Hegseth, U.S. secretary of defense, stated the cost of an Iran war would be $37.5 billion during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on July 21, 2026. The Pentagon is seeking additional funding from Congress as a result.

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.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Iran is at its weakest militarily after U.S. airstrikes but avoided specifying when the war might end. The administration requested $67 billion in supplemental funds for ongoing operations, facing opposition from Senate Democrats who cited unused funds from a prior bill and questioned the war's success.

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.

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 before the Senate that the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, with a supplemental $87.6 billion funding request to replenish the Pentagon. The conflict has intensified, leading to daily bombings in the Strait of Hormuz, a collapsed ceasefire, and 17 U.S. troop deaths since July. Gen. Dan Caine acknowledged limitations of airstrikes and emphasized the need for combined diplomatic and military strategies.

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.

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, faces Senate lawmakers over the Trump administration’s $87.6bn Pentagon funding request, which aims to sustain the US-Israel war on Iran amid concerns about escalating costs. The request includes $67.1bn specifically for the war effort, as the Pentagon warns of dwindling funds.

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.

House GOP leaders are arranging a briefing with a Trump administration official, potentially Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, to update members on Iran war developments. The briefing precedes a House vote on a $95 billion funding plan for the Iran war, defense, and farm assistance, following recent violence that killed three U.S. service members.

Maine Democrats criticized Republican Sen. Susan Collins for her oversight of ICE's budget after a federal immigration agent fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian national in Maine. The incident, occurring amid unrelated sexual assault allegations against the Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, intensified scrutiny of Collins' role in ICE funding and enforcement policies.

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.

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress about increased security threats and requested additional funding. Lawmakers from both parties indicated support for a $28.9 million security budget increase to address rising threats and upgrade safety measures.

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House subcommittee, urging increased security funding due to a rise in threats. The House subcommittee approved a $28.9 million security increase for the court, but the Senate has not yet released its funding bills.

Justices Kagan and Barrett will testify before Congress next week regarding the Supreme Court's budget request, including a boost in security funding. President Donald Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider its rejection of his appeal in a $5 million verdict case. A poll indicates 50% of Americans disapprove of the Supreme Court's job handling.

Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify on Capitol Hill next week before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees regarding the Supreme Court's budget request. The court seeks a $14 million security increase for fiscal 2027, with the House proposing a $207 million funding level. Lawmakers aim to focus on operational expenses rather than pending cases.

A bill authored by Assemblymember John Harabedian would allow the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and general law cities to use 'best value' contracting for large construction projects. The measure, AB 1786, cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee and is advancing toward the Senate floor.

Senator Susan Collins chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee and serves on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, playing a critical role in funding the U.S. military and addressing national defense needs amid technological advancements and partisan challenges.