American politician; U.S. representative for Connecticut’s 3rd district since 1991; chair of House Appropriations (2020–present)
Trump has recommended Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Nordone, as interim Senator for South Carolina following Graham’s death. McMaster is expected to announce a replacement later today as lawmakers scrutinize the late senator’s legacy and the state’s political stability.
Two sitting Supreme Court justices have testified before Congress, urging a budget increase to expand personal protection and enhance security amid rising threats to judges nationwide. The hearing followed a landmark term and highlighted concerns about ethics oversight and court transparency.
House Republicans have advanced a reconciliation budget resolution that would channel roughly $60 billion to the Iran war, boost Pentagon and farm aid and include parts of President Trump’s elections package. Democrats have opposed the plan’s high spending and social riders. Separately, more than 100 House Democrats voted to withhold military aid to Israel, exposing a deep intra-party split ahead of the midterms.
The National Defense Authorization Act has cleared the House with a 216-212 vote, boosting military spending and strengthening US-Israel defense cooperation. The measure now faces Senate scrutiny, with Democrats criticizing the price tag and war-related provisions while Republicans defend funding for readiness and security. The package also includes provisions tied to the SAVE America Act and election-related funding.
Lawmakers have advanced a stopgap funding package to keep the government running through Dec. 11, while negotiations over full-year funding and policy riders continue. The measure blocks funding transfers to border enforcement, delays a hemp ban by one month, and avoids a government shutdown ahead of midterm elections.
Lawmakers have approved a short-term bill to fund the government through December 11, avoiding a shutdown as elections approach. The measure now goes to President Trump for signature. The package preserves current funding levels and includes a delay on a new grant-cutting rule until December.
DHS has tapped $20 million to pay for campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump.