House Pentagon funding bill would ban transgender treatments for minor children of military personnel
The Republican-controlled House on Wednesday passed an annual defense spending bill that includes a major culture war warning: a ban on transgender medical procedures for minor children of U.S. military personnel. A provision in the 1,800-page bill states that “medical interventions for the treatment of gender dysphoria that may lead to sterilization may not be […]
House passes major military funding despite trans controversy
The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act with bipartisan support Wednesday night, despite opposition from both sides. NDAA passed The House approved more than $895 billion in defense spending by a vote of 281-140. The bill had issues from both parties, but Republican Chairman Mike Johnson included a last-minute provision that would prohibit military […]
Lawmakers edge closer to deal on government funding
Lawmakers said they are inching closer to a deal to keep the government's lights on for nine days but are still trying to reconcile differences over disaster relief and possible additions to the bill. There is optimism on Capitol Hill that the bill text could arrive as early as this weekend as the Dec. 20 […]
Democrats fear more IRS cuts in funding fight with GOP
The White House and Congressional Democrats are fighting to protect $20 billion in funding for the IRS as the tax collection agency faces major changes next year. As bipartisan funding negotiations approach a key deadline in December, Democrats are seeking an additional $20 billion of the original $80 billion funding boost for the IRS passed […]
Live updates: Trump tests senators' loyalty while funding fight looms
The House and Senate will resume session on Tuesday. There are many things to keep legislators busy. President-elect Trump is testing the loyalty of Republican senators by promoting controversial candidates to key positions and putting enormous pressure on them. These candidates include Pete Hegseth, whom President Trump nominated for Secretary of Defense, former Rep. Tulsi […]
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding – KPAX News
With Donald Trump returning to the White House and Republicans taking full control of Congress in 2025, the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion is once again on the brink. More than 3 million adults in nine states would immediately be at risk of losing health insurance if Republicans cut the additional federal Medicaid funding that […]
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in Latest Funding Round as Valuation Soars Above $40 Billion
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI has secured $6 billion in new capital, closing a funding round that values the company at more than $40 billion. bloomberg report Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture xAI has raised an additional $6 billion from investors in a major milestone, according to a recent regulatory filing with the SEC. […]
Women's health research needs funding boost, report says
Click here for more news from The Hill {beacon} health care health care Full text 5 new details about UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting investigation New details emerged Thursday as the manhunt for the suspected gunman in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson entered its second day. Thompson was shot just before 7 a.m. […]
Mike Pence group pushes Musk, Ramaswamy to have DOGE end handouts for migrants, ban DEI funding as billionaires make rounds on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON – Former Vice President Mike Pence's group on Thursday called on Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, co-directors of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to eliminate benefits for illegal immigrants and ban DEI funding, among other issues. strongly called for cuts in government spending. According to a memo obtained exclusively by The Post. Advancing […]
Biden admin’s last-ditch pitch for more foreign funding
President Joe Biden's administration has reportedly made a last-minute push for aid to Ukraine in the next government spending bill, which Congress must pass by Dec. 20. In late November, the Office of Management and Budget sent a request to Congress asking Congress to approve an additional $24 billion in emergency funding for weapons and […]