New federal probe examines whether taxpayer dollars fund child gender transitions, legal defenses

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A top Senate Republican is demanding answers on whether taxpayer-backed health providers used federal support to provide gender transition-related services to minors — and whether taxpayers could be footing the bill when former patients sue. In letters obtained by Fox News Digital, Sen. Bill … Read more

It never ends: GOP moves to fund border, Democrats blast Trump spending

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story never ends. The government is still not fully funded for the rest of the fiscal year – meaning September 30. Yes. The House and Senate approved a bipartisan bill funding most of the Department of Homeland Security in late April. It’s similar to what the … Read more

White House ballroom funds hang over GOP push to fund ICE without Democrats

Washington — The Senate is returning to Washington on Monday from a week-long recess as Republicans prepare to take the next steps in their plan to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.  But the addition of security funds for President Trump’s overhaul of the East Wing of the … Read more

Republicans propose using taxpayer dollars to fund additional ballroom price tag

President Trump’s White House ballroom has a new additional $1 billion price tag and American taxpayers could be covering the costs. Senate Republicans say the taxpayer funds are needed for what they call the “East Wing Modernization Project,” including unspecified “above-ground and below-ground security features.” Mr. Trump has repeatedly insisted the ballroom would be fully … Read more

GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump’s ballroom

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies, a proposed boost for President Donald Trump’s ballroom project after a man was charged with trying to assassinate him at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last week. The GOP bill released late Monday … Read more

House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end record-setting 76-day shutdown

Washington — The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will soon end the 76-day shutdown that has left many critical agencies struggling to maintain operations and pay employees. The bill was approved by voice vote, sending it to President Trump’s desk. … Read more

House Republicans unlock reconciliation process to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democrats

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House of Representatives approved a budget blueprint funding immigration enforcement for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term over Democrats’ fierce objections on Wednesday. Lawmakers voted 215-211 along party lines to take a critical step toward ending the record-breaking Department of Homeland Security funding lapse that … Read more

FEMA’s disaster relief fund hits red zone ahead of hurricane season

Washington — With hurricane season just weeks away, FEMA has officially entered a financial danger zone — forcing the agency to limit spending to only the most urgent, life-saving needs amid the partial government shutdown. The move, known as Imminent Needs Funding, is triggered when FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund drops below $3 billion.  And the … Read more

Johnson scrambles as Trump, Senate Republicans pressure House to fund DHS

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Congressional Republicans entered the record-breaking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown united — 75 days later, and they are increasingly at odds over how to end it. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is now floating a change to the Senate’s DHS bill funding most of the department … Read more

Republicans scramble to fund Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt amid record-breaking shutdown

Tom Emmer on WHCA Dinner shooting, DHS funding dispute amid political violence House Majority Whip Tom Emmer details his experience during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting, where he needed assistance due to a foot injury. He praises the Secret Service’s quick action in neutralizing the suspect, Cole Allen, who had anti-Trump posts. Emmer … Read more