Senate Budget Committee

The passage of the SAVE America Act was delayed, as lawmakers departed before completing its effort. A related priority, the budget reconciliation process aiming to pass the act, was paused after Trump intervened, suggesting a path forward involves working diligently through August into September to draft an improved bill.

Senate Republicans left Washington without passing the SAVE America Act, delaying its status until next month. A vote on a $150 billion budget blueprint by Sen. Ron Johnson was paused after Trump intervened over concerns about its outcome. Republicans have instead agreed that they will work diligently through August into September to create an improved budget reconciliation bill.

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.

Senate Budget Committee Republicans will meet to discuss advancing a fiscal blueprint for a new party-line spending bill. Chair Ron Johnson is working with leadership and prioritizing a stopgap spending bill, while Sen. John Kennedy expects no action on a budget resolution this week. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not ruled out taking up a budget resolution but acknowledges challenges.

Trump's SAVE America Act faces delays due to Senate Majority Leader McConnell's absence and unclear return timeline. The bill's Senate passage is complicated by McConnell's role in the Rules Committee and the recent death of Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham, creating uncertainty over legislative strategy and reconciliation process requirements.

Trump's SAVE America Act is facing delays due to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's absence and unclear return timeline. The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who chaired the Senate Budget Committee, further complicates the legislative process, with Sen. Ron Johnson now potentially leading efforts to draft the bill through reconciliation. Republicans remain divided over the bill's viability and compliance with Senate reconciliation rules.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson was named chairman of the Senate budget committee following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Johnson aims to focus on exposing government fraud and advancing President Trump’s agenda through budget reconciliation efforts, including increased defense funding for the war in Iran and restrictions on voting.

Sen. Darline Graham stated her brother's work in Congress contributed to his sudden death from an aortic dissection caused by cardiovascular disease. Colleagues Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse highlighted his foreign policy efforts, travel schedule, and bipartisan approach. The Senate Budget Committee, where Graham previously chaired, held its first meeting after his death.

President Donald Trump’s nominee for the deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, Hal Duncan, received initial committee approval from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Duncan, who has served in an acting capacity since last year, has expressed support for using fiscal tools like pocket rescissions and finalizing a plan to involve political appointees in federal grant decisions, drawing bipartisan concerns.

Former Senate Budget Committee staff director G. William Hoagland opposes President Trump's calls to remove Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, emphasizing her role in maintaining procedural rules such as the Byrd Rule.

Sen. Ron Johnson, a Wisconsin Republican known for fiscal conservatism, is set to chair the Senate Budget Committee following Lindsey Graham's death. He faces challenges reconciling intra-party disputes over a reconciliation bill to fund the Iran war and parts of the SAVE America Act, balancing his deficit-reduction agenda with leadership's need to secure support ahead of midterms.

Sen. Ron Johnson, incoming chair of the Senate Budget Committee, anticipates conflict over funding a Republican-led spending bill, as House Republicans propose $95 billion in spending without offsetting cuts. Johnson, a deficit hawk, plans to push for offsets, potentially clashing with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House leaders who oppose cuts to sensitive programs.

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson is set to become chair of the Senate Budget Committee following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. He aims to advance a third budget reconciliation bill, including Pentagon funding and voting restrictions, while leveraging his position to cut federal spending.

Senator Ron Johnson is preparing to take over the Senate Budget Committee and advance a new budget reconciliation bill. The legislation, supported by President Donald Trump, aims to allocate $350 billion to the Pentagon and include GOP priorities. Johnson is collaborating with House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington and evaluating a voter-ID proposal from Rep. Bryan Steil to bypass Democratic filibusters.

Sen. Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection linked to hardened arteries, according to a preliminary medical examiner finding. President Donald Trump expressed his grief, and Graham's death will trigger a temporary replacement process in South Carolina.

Senator Lindsey Graham died from an aorta rupture linked to hardened arteries, according to a preliminary medical examiner report. He was 71 and had a close, complicated relationship with President Donald Trump, who ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor.

Sen. Lindsey Graham died from an aorta rupture caused by hardening of his arteries, according to preliminary findings from the DC medical examiner. Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was a prominent figure in Congress for three decades and played a key role in foreign policy and legislative efforts.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died of a 'brief and sudden illness' as announced by his office. Graham, 71, had recently won a Senate primary and was set to face Democrat Annie Andrews in the general election. President Donald Trump and others expressed condolences, highlighting Graham's political work and advocacy for the SAVE America Act.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died suddenly from a brief illness at 71. He was a senator and chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, known for his close alliance with President Donald Trump and was set to face Democrat Annie Andrews in the general election.

Ron Johnson is prepared to take over the Senate Budget Committee following Lindsey Graham’s death. His ascension requires approval from the Senate Republican Conference and the full Senate. Johnson, a fiscal hawk, may play a key role in a potential third reconciliation bill, though he has expressed skepticism about its feasibility.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died of a sudden illness. He was a senator, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, and had recently returned from Ukraine. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed condolences.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Saturday night from a 'brief and sudden illness,' according to his office. Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator and chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, known for his close relationship with President Donald Trump and recent diplomatic efforts in Ukraine.

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and an ally of President Donald Trump, died at 71 after a brief illness. His office announced the death, and Trump paid tribute, calling him a 'true American patriot'.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Saturday night due to a sudden illness, according to his office. Tributes from President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune highlighted his service, and a special election will be held to fill his Senate seat as required by the 17th Amendment.

Lindsey Graham, a U.S. Senator and close ally of President Donald Trump, died at age 71 after a brief illness. He was a prominent figure in Congress, known for his advocacy on Iran and Russia, and had recently met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump expressed grief on Truth Social, and Graham held key roles including chairing the Senate Budget Committee.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, died after a brief illness. His office provided no additional details about the 71-year-old South Carolina Republican. Graham had recently negotiated Russia sanctions and was in Ukraine meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

US Senator Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a brief and sudden illness, according to his office. He was a senator from South Carolina and had transitioned from a critic of Donald Trump to one of his key allies. Graham recently chaired the Senate Budget Committee and served on multiple other Senate committees.

Democrats claim over $350 million from President Donald Trump’s tax cuts bill has been redirected to White House security, which they argue is funding a controversial ballroom project. Trump insists the project is privately funded, but the article notes the project’s cost has risen to $600 million, with more than half from taxpayer money. Congress rejected a $1 billion request for the project, and legal challenges persist.

Hal Duncan, Trump's nominee for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, proposed new grant rules to prevent federal funds from supporting 'divisive ideologies.' The plan would give political appointees authority to approve or block grants to various groups, with the administration aiming to finalize the changes by summer. Democrats criticized the proposal, warning it could be used to favor groups aligned with Trump while punishing others.

Hal Duncan, President Trump’s nominee for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, stated he cannot guarantee the administration will not use 'pocket rescissions' to unilaterally cancel funding without Congressional approval this year. Duncan defended the practice during Senate testimony, noting prior administrations have used it, while the Trump administration previously canceled $4.9 billion in foreign aid through this method, a tactic the Supreme Court allowed last fall but whose legality remains unresolved.

The Senate Budget Committee voted to advance a budget reconciliation bill that would fund immigration agencies within the Department of Homeland Security through 2029. The bill was voted on along party lines with a result of 11-10. This move sets up the possibility for votes on the floor as soon as this week.

Senate Republicans advanced a $72 billion party-line immigration enforcement bill through the Budget Committee on an 11-10 vote, positioning it for floor debate before the Memorial Day recess. The package faces procedural challenges and controversy over $1 billion in funding for Secret Service security upgrades and White House renovation projects.

The Senate parliamentarian rejected $1 billion in White House and Secret Service security funding tied to President Donald Trump's planned ballroom, ruling it cannot be included under budget reconciliation rules. The decision deals a blow to efforts to pass the money with a simple majority. Republicans will try to revise the legislation to gain approval.

The Senate parliamentarian rejected $1 billion in White House and Secret Service security funding tied to President Donald Trump's planned ballroom. The funding provision was part of a broader $72 billion package focused on immigration enforcement. Republicans will try to revise the legislation to gain approval.

The Senate parliamentarian ruled against a $1 billion provision to fund President Trump's White House ballroom in the budget reconciliation package. The guidance was announced by Sen. Jeff Merkley, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee. The decision affects the funding for the project.

Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) introduced a budget resolution to fully fund ICE and CBP for three and a half years, through the end of President Trump’s term, with total federal spending of $60 trillion in on-budget outlays.

White House Budget Director Russell Vought informed senators that the administration is still finalizing a funding request for the military conflict with Iran, which could cost over $10 billion weekly. The request is expected to be presented to Congress, though no timeline was provided.

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.