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investigations17 days ago•53 min saved

White House renovations balloon to at least $900 million, taxpayers foot most of the bill

The Washington Post reports the Trump administration plans to spend at least $900 million on White House renovations, a price tag far larger than previously disclosed and largely paid by taxpayers, with records suggesting funds were redirected from other agencies; a federal court ruling requiring congressional approval for the East Wing ballroom could trigger a Supreme Court fight while security upgrades and modernization proceed.

via The Washington Post|

#government-budgets #government-spending #investigations

economic-policy26 days ago•18 min saved

Senate sprint to avert shutdown as GOP rushes budget, nominees and Iran-war aid

Senate Republicans are racing to pass a stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections, while also moving a package to fund the Iran war and inflation-battered farmers, and pushing to confirm 74 nominees and advance votes on Russia sanctions and a cryptocurrency bill before leaving town.

via The Washington Post|

#economic-policy #fiscal-policy #government-budgets

economic-policy1 month ago•20 min saved

GOP budget push stalls as internal divisions threaten midterm agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to move a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown and a $95 billion package for the Pentagon, farmers, and election security before August recess, but intra-party divisions and Trump-aligned voting restrictions complicate passage ahead of the November midterms.

via The Washington Post|

#economic-policy #elections #government-budgets

politics2 months ago•72 min saved

White House seeks $87.6B to cover Iran-related costs, farm relief and Ebola response

The White House is asking Congress for $87.6 billion to cover costs tied to Iran-related military operations, plus funding for U.S. farmers and the Ebola response, as part of a broad supplemental spending package.

via AP News|

#government-budgets #iran #iran-war

politics2 months ago•73 min saved

House approves $70B immigration enforcement package, heads to White House

The House passed a three-year, $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement, boosting budgets for DHS agencies and border security, and sending the measure to President Trump for signature.

via AP News|

#border-security #government-budgets #immigration-enforcement

economy4 months ago•19 min saved

House approves DHS funding, ending shutdown for most of the department

The House approved a bipartisan plan to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security through September, ending the longest U.S. government shutdown for the bulk of DHS after nearly 11 weeks of emergency funding. Immigration and Border Patrol funding would be addressed separately. President Trump urged lawmakers to act before emergency funds ran dry, and the measure passed largely without fanfare.

via The Washington Post|

#economy #government-budgets #politics

health4 months ago•20 min saved

RFK Jr. faces Hill grilling on vaccines, leadership turmoil, and budget

Health Secretary RFK Jr. will be grilled in a marathon congressional hearing over his vaccine policies, leadership changes at the agency, and the department’s budget, as vaccines debates and midterm politics shape the questions.

via The Washington Post|

#capitol-hill #government-budgets #health

politics4 months ago•71 min saved

GOP pursues standalone DHS funding as talks stall

With broader funding talks collapsing, Republicans are pushing a separate Homeland Security funding plan, signaling a tougher budgeting approach while negotiations continue.

via AP News|

#congress #government-budgets #homeland-security

politics5 months ago•26 min saved

Trump weighs unilateral funding for TSA as DHS budget talks stall

The White House is weighing unilateral action to pay TSA officers if Congress cannot quickly pass a DHS funding package, a tactic previously used to fund favored agencies during government shutdowns. With Senate Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over immigration policy, Trump has urged Republicans to hold out until Democrats back his proposals, leaving airport security operations in flux as negotiations continue.

via The Washington Post|

#airport-security #donald-trump #government-budgets

politics6 months ago•20 min saved

Congress blocks DC tax decoupling, risking $600 million in revenue

The House voted to block Washington, D.C., from decoupling its local tax code from President Trump’s federal tax cuts, a move city officials say would cost hundreds of millions in revenue and require a months-long suspension of the local tax filing season; if approved by the Senate, the disruption could extend to the city’s tax system.

via The Washington Post|

#dc-home-rule #government-budgets #legislation

politics6 months ago•25 min saved

House poised to end shutdown with temporary funding as immigration oversight talks continue

The House plans to pass a short-term funding package to end the partial government shutdown and buy about 10 days for bipartisan negotiations over immigration enforcement, funding the Department of Homeland Security through Feb. 13 while talks proceed.

via The Washington Post|

#government-budgets #immigration-policy #mike-johnson-politician

politics7 months ago•26 min saved

Democrats push ICE restrictions as DHS funding showdown looms

Senate Democrats released a formal list of changes they want attached to funding for the Department of Homeland Security after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, signaling they will block a broad DHS funding package as a partial government shutdown looms.

via The Washington Post|

#border-security #government-budgets #immigration-policy

politics7 months ago•24 min saved

Democrats block funding as Minneapolis border shooting fuels shutdown risk

Senate Democrats plan to block a sweeping government funding package after a Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis, signaling a possible partial government shutdown next weekend; lawmakers may consider separating Homeland Security funding from other agencies to avert a broader impasse.

via The Washington Post|

#border-security #government-budgets #government-shutdown

politics7 months ago•71 min saved

Trump admin orders data on federal money sent to Democratic states

The Trump administration directed federal agencies to compile and publish data detailing how much federal money has been distributed to Democratic-leaning states, aiming to provide a state-by-state view of federal funding as part of political messaging.

via AP News|

#ap-news #democratic-states #donald-trump

politics7 months ago•24 min saved

House OKs DHS funding amid ICE funding clash

The House narrowly approved a $1.2 trillion government funding bill, overcoming Democratic objections to funding ICE as the agency expands operations in Minneapolis and other cities, a move aimed at preventing a possible government shutdown.

via The Washington Post|

#border-security #government-budgets #immigration