Budget/Spending

Subramanyam said the buyouts wasted taxpayer money and warned that lost federal expertise could have consequences beyond the program’s direct costs.

Beyer criticized paying federal workers to stay home and warned that the cuts could cost the government experienced staff and public services.

Johnson's early recess postponed several high-profile House disputes until lawmakers return.

Johnson said Congress would need to approve the checks and work through how to pay for them.

Cloud argues that homelessness funding can reward spending without ensuring programs help people leave the streets.

Cassidy criticized the administration’s vaccine messaging and payment proposal while outlining his priorities on public health and debt.

Steil's amendment would replace the bill's text and revise rules for the proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

The article revisits Biggs’ 2011 proposal to end Arizona’s Medicaid program and compares it with his later votes and statements.

Schumer urged the administration to brief senators and said AI innovation should be paired with safeguards that earn public trust.

Johnson argued that Congress should avoid an emergency AI moratorium while requiring technology companies to make their products safe.

Collins is campaigning on constituent service and federal funding as she seeks another term.

Pingree says some Republicans privately expect Democrats to reverse health cuts and have urged investigations into alleged corruption.

Moreno says he is preparing a bill to enact Trump's proposed $5,000 payment if Republicans win both chambers.

Amo joined Rhode Island’s congressional delegation in pressing FEMA to explain its denial of blizzard aid.

Magaziner joined Rhode Island’s congressional delegation in pressing FEMA to explain its denial of blizzard aid.

Whitehouse joined Rhode Island’s congressional delegation in pressing FEMA to explain its denial of blizzard aid.

Reed joined Rhode Island’s congressional delegation in pressing FEMA to explain its denial of blizzard aid.

Wittman backs Trump’s proposed defense increase and says securing additional defense funding is a central goal.

Perry sponsored a bill to preserve the Cohen building after previously backing a measure that could have required its sale.

Massie filed impeachment articles against Hegseth and criticized House leaders’ decision to end votes early.

Moore argued for Republican election messaging and outlined his views on the economy, debt and family policy.

Suozzi presents himself as a bipartisan moderate, while his challenger argues that his voting record contradicts that image.

Paul opposes the proposed payments and says his spending-cut plan could balance the federal budget within five years.

Young Kim is seeking to extend earmark financial-interest rules to cover immediate family members and indirect benefits.

Johnson canceled the House’s scheduled Thursday votes, beginning recess early and delaying a vote on Massie’s impeachment resolution.

Raskin said he would support the measure tepidly, while arguing that DOJ already had a fraud division and criticizing Trump administration pardons.

Raskin backed the measure but questioned its novelty and challenged the administration over pardons and fraud enforcement.

Drake urges voters to reject Gray, citing his debate refusal and the transfer of sensitive state voter data to Trump.

Drake urges voters to reject Hageman, criticizing her debate refusal and portraying her as loyal to Trump.

Boozman led the committee as it advanced the bill and defended the decision not to restart the markup for amendments.

McConnell’s return to the Capitol allowed the committee to advance the farm bill on party lines.

The post criticizes Evans for his vote on SNAP requirements and his response when asked how many constituents could lose benefits.

Wyden joined more than 150 lawmakers asking the Interior Department to abandon the proposed transfer.

Merkley joined more than 150 lawmakers asking the Interior Department to abandon the proposed transfer.

Casten pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for information about the Venezuelan oil proceeds and co-introduced legislation seeking an audit.

Simpson said he would not direct military funds to the arch and called for Congress to debate the funding.

Spartz introduced a bill to restore concurrent retirement and disability benefits for some combat-injured veterans.

Simpson called for congressional scrutiny of the arch and objected to restrictions on news organizations and reporters.

Burchett led the hearing and said he would keep pursuing Bass’s appearance before the subcommittee.

Cloud argues that homelessness programs should reward lasting outcomes and stronger safeguards, not simply the spending of federal funds.

Mace's signature brought the petition to the threshold needed to seek a House floor vote on the veterans' benefits bill.

Takano backed the subpoenas and argued that Oracle should account publicly for the system’s rising costs.

Steube introduced the disaster tax-relief bill and said it would help families rebuild without an unexpected tax burden.

McConnell returned to Senate work after a three-month absence, and colleagues said his attendance could affect upcoming votes.

Young Kim introduced a resolution to broaden financial-interest disclosures for lawmakers seeking earmarks.

Massie’s impeachment proposal and discharge-petition effort are central examples of departing lawmakers challenging party leaders.

Lisa Murkowski argues that Congress must oversee demolition and wants more information about the center’s renovation plans.

Jeff Merkley is seeking expedited Senate passage of a bill that would bar demolition of the Kennedy Center without congressional approval.

Johnson defended the early House departure and rejected the charge that leaders canceled votes to avoid Massie’s resolution.

Massie introduced the impeachment resolution that GOP leaders postponed until the lame-duck session.