US Senate Appropriations Committee

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.

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. 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. 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.

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary's job is uncertain after reports of his potential firing, which could impact the agency's regulatory decisions and the US economy. The FDA regulates about one-fifth of the US economy, and Makary has made significant moves during his tenure. His potential replacement could bring more predictability to the agency.