Tag: #congress

Lawmakers Say Trump’s Filings Leave Up to $56.5 Million in Settlement Funds Unaccounted For

Senators and a congresswoman say Trump’s ethics disclosure and foundation filings don’t fully account for up to $56.5 million from settlements with Meta, ABC and Paramount.

#trump, #presidentiallibrary, #settlements, #ethics, #congress

Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law Without Trump’s Signature

A bipartisan housing package took effect July 11 after President Trump declined to sign. The law aims to boost housing supply and affordable homes nationwide.

#housing, #housingpolicy, #congress, #trump

Kagan and Barrett to Testify on Supreme Court’s Fiscal 2027 Budget Before Appropriations Panels

Justices Kagan and Barrett will testify July 14 before House and Senate appropriations subcommittees on the Supreme Court’s fiscal 2027 budget request.

#supremecourt, #judiciary, #congress, #budget

Melat Kiros Upsets 15-Term Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado Democratic Primary

First-time candidate Melat Kiros defeated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in the June 30 Democratic primary for Colorado’s deep-blue 1st District.

#colorado, #elections, #democratic-primary, #congress

Congress Clears Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Sending Bill to President

Congress approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, pairing supply measures with new limits on large investors; bill now awaits presidential signature.

#housing, #congress, #bipartisan, #legislation

Trump Signs Secure America Act, Locks in Nearly $70 Billion for Immigration Enforcement Through 2029

President Trump on June 10 signed the Secure America Act, committing roughly $70 billion to DHS, CBP and ICE for immigration enforcement through FY2029.

#immigration, #homelandsecurity, #congress, #border

President Signs Secure America Act, Locking in $69.5 Billion for DHS Through 2029

President signs S.2, the Secure America Act, providing roughly $69.5 billion in multiyear funding for DHS immigration and related operations through Sept. 30, 2029.

#dhs, #immigration, #funding, #congress

CBO: Secure America Act would provide $69.5 billion in mandatory spending through 2035, mostly 2026–29

CBO estimates S.2 would obligate $69.545 billion in mandatory spending through 2035, with most outlays concentrated between 2026 and 2029.

#congress, #budget, #cbo, #bordersecurity

White House Post Misstates Which FISA Measure Was Signed and When

White House said Trump signed S.4465 on April 30, but records show H.R.8322 became law April 18 — a narrow timing change to FISA Title VII.

#fisa, #section702, #whitehouse, #congress

Senate Democrats to push sixth war powers vote this week as Iran campaign nears 60-day mark

Senate Democrats plan a sixth vote this week to invoke the War Powers Resolution and press to end U.S. military action against Iran as the 60‑day mark nears.

#warpowers, #iran, #congress, #senate

House Proposal Would Reauthorize Section 702 Through 2029 but Leaves Out Warrant Requirement

House proposal would extend Section 702 until 2029 and add oversight steps — but does not require judges’ warrants for FBI searches of Americans' communications.

#surveillance, #section702, #fbi, #privacy, #congress

Senate Rejects Democratic Bid to Rein In Trump’s War Powers on Iran

Senate rejected a Democratic War Powers resolution 52–47, leaving President Trump’s authority to continue U.S. operations against Iran intact ahead of a May 1 deadline.

#warpowers, #iran, #congress, #senate