NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed Democrats on Wednesday over mounting sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, questioning what they knew and why no one spoke out sooner. “I think the accusations and allegations against former Representative Swalwell are despicable and disgusting,” said Leavitt. “It’s … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans are escalating attacks on Iowa Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott by pointing to her past op-eds — including her defense of a Wiccan-led statehouse prayer in which she argued “Jesus engaged with Pagans” — in a high-stakes race for a GOP-held district. Democratic congressional candidate Sarah … Read more
Rory McIlroy posts 5-under round to begin defense of Masters title – CBS News Watch CBS News Day One of the 2026 Masters Tournament has come to an end at Augusta National Golf Club. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod has more. Source link
How about using reconciliation 2.0 for more Medicaid reforms? Source link
Six European allies now spend more of GDP on the military than the U.S. Source link
Military budgets are as susceptible to leakage as any government-funded program. Source link
Trump issues Iran ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face military action President Donald Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding they fully open the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating military strikes against their power plants. This comes after Iran launched long-range missiles capable of reaching Europe, escalating Middle East tensions and … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The White House on Friday proposed a sweeping fiscal year 2027 budget that would dramatically increase military spending to roughly $1.5 trillion while cutting billions from domestic programs, marking a sharp shift in federal priorities toward national security and border enforcement. The proposal outlines roughly $1.5 trillion … Read more
Lawmakers react to White House’s massive defense spending proposal – CBS News Watch CBS News Lawmakers are reacting to the Trump administration’s request for a $1.5 trillion in defense spending for 2027 as the war with Iran intensifies. Source link
Washington — President Trump’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — a 42% increase — while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%. The White House released the 92-page budget request on Friday, accompanied by several summaries of the administration’s key priorities across the executive branch. The … Read more