The House Appropriations Committee sets funding levels for the federal government and oversees how money is spent, including security and justice programs.
Bill Gates has appeared for a closed-door transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee about his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates has said he never witnessed criminal conduct, denied visiting Epstein-owned properties and called meeting Epstein a "grave error in judgment." The committee is probing Justice Department handling and released files.
The Supreme Court has requested a budget increase of about $228 million for the next fiscal year, with roughly $14.6 million earmarked for expanding personal protection for the justices. Justices Kagan and Barrett have testified before Congress about mounting threats, including AI-fueled cyber-attacks and swatting, as the court seeks stronger security and resilience.