In a dramatic showdown, Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee unite to oppose Trump's $9 billion cuts to federal funding for public broadcasting and international aid. Key senators highlight the essential role of local programming and emergency services.
USDA's Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed a controversial plan to fill critical roles after 15,000 employees resigned. Questions arise about the future of the agency as new hires are sought.
In a decisive ruling, a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from freezing federal funding without Congressional approval, upholding the separation of powers and reinforcing constitutional governance.
Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a clean government funding extension to prevent a shutdown, aiming to incorporate cuts from Elon Musk’s efficiency initiative for fiscal year 2026.
