by Jake Johnson | Jul 24, 2026 | Congress, cost of living, House Republicans, Iran, Military Budget, military funding, News, Reconciliation
House Republicans on Wednesday approved a $95 billion budget framework that would pump more money into US President Donald Trump’s illegal Iran war and push states to adopt restrictions on voting rights, all while Americans struggle to afford groceries and other necessities. Every present House Democrat and just three members of the GOP caucus — Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky…
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by Taya Graham | May 5, 2026 | CBP, Congress, Democrats, DHS, federal budget, ICE, Mike Lawler, News Analysis, Reconciliation, Republicans, Rob Menendez
Last week, Republicans in Congress passed a framework for a proposed round of funding for ICE and Border Patrol. The measure was intended to end an impasse over Department of Homeland Security funding, which lapsed over 10 weeks ago. But the budgetary framework, which includes $70 billion for both agencies, came with a twist: No Democratic input needed. Republicans bypassed the normal…
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