GOP's $95 Billion Defense Package Clears Key Committee Amid Conservative Criticism
House GOP advances a $95 billion budget framework despite opposition from fiscal hawks over lack of spending offsets, with a critical floor vote expected next week.
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House GOP advances a $95 billion budget framework despite opposition from fiscal hawks over lack of spending offsets, with a critical floor vote expected next week.
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Fracking billionaire Harold Hamm, known as Donald Trump’s “original oil guy,” influenced US energy policy and US-Israel ties while downplaying the risks of conflict with Iran.
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House Republican leaders face internal and time constraints as they push to move a $95 billion reconciliation 3.0 framework through the Budget Committee.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche undergoes intense Senate Judiciary Committee scrutiny amid unresolved questions over DOJ independence and a controversial anti-weaponization fund.
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After the alleged murder of prominent Reform UK member Ann Widdecombe, the party urges round-the-clock protection for all lawmakers amid rising threats.
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The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 12:00 AMus
Over 100 House Democrats voted to halt $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, signaling growing party unease amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 8:03 PMpolitics
The National Republican Congressional Committee expands its slate to 24 candidates targeting competitive House districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 7:29 PMpolitics
Rep. Ayanna Pressley sharply challenged OMB Director Russ Vought on the Trump administration’s budget reductions during a House Committee on Financial Services hearing.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 7:26 PMgeneral
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ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 5:24 PMus
Jay Clayton, nominated to replace Bill Pulte as US intelligence chief, declined to state that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election during his Senate confirmation hearing.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 4:47 PMpolitics
The GOP aims to pass a party-line budget resolution allocating $90 billion for military spending, election-related measures, and agricultural assistance amid ongoing tensions in Iran.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 4:25 PMpolitics
New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testified before Congress pledging commitment to price stability as recent data shows easing inflation, while Fed Governor Christopher Waller warns inflation risks remain. Meanwhile, President Trump signals intensified strikes on Iran.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 2:41 PMpolitics
Russ Vought appeared before the House Financial Services Committee to discuss recent actions taken at the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:27 PMus
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Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 2:16 PMglobal-institutions
The UN human rights office highlights how Sudan’s natural resources, including gold and gum arabic, are being exploited by warring factions to sustain the ongoing war.
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Rep. Ben Cline proposes legislation to require the Daughters of the American Revolution to limit membership to biological women, responding to the organization's recent policy shift allowing transgender applicants.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 12:08 PMus
Todd Blanche, former personal defense lawyer to Donald Trump, confronts a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as federal immigration enforcement faces scrutiny following multiple deaths.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 AMgeneral
Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AMworld
Hong Kong authorities aim to fast-track renovations and testing at Huanggang Port border checkpoint, pending legislative approval of a key bill by July 31.
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