Congressional Budget, Oversight, and Partisan Clashes
Key Questions
What ICE funding measure passed the House?
The House passed a $70 billion ICE funding bill by a 214-212 vote, which President Trump subsequently signed.
What is the status of the housing affordability bill?
The Senate passed the bill 85-5, but President Trump threatened a veto over its linkage to the SAVE Act, escalating partisan tensions.
How does Congress address SNAP in farm legislation?
Advocates urge the Senate to prioritize children in any farm bill, noting that SNAP remains the nation's largest anti-hunger program.
House passes $70B ICE funding (214-212) signed by Trump. Ukraine aid via discharge petition. McConnell/Collins rule out reconciliation. Insulin bill gains steam. House passes Iran war powers resolution (215-208). NDAA FY27 Israel integration draws backlash. FISA Section 702 expired. Sen. Tillis blocks veteran benefits. Emerson poll: Dems +10 generic ballot. Bipartisan Social Security solvency bill. Congress prohibits Fed CBDC. Pentagon $350B reconciliation request. White House seeks $87.6B for Iran war costs – GOP senators furious, housing bill signing cancelled. Senate passes housing affordability bill (85-5); Trump threatens veto over SAVE Act linkage – escalates veto leverage. Congress leaves town with housing, defense, and farm bills unfinished, deepening gridlock. House GOP now exploring reconciliation to bypass filibuster for Trump's SAVE Act; Byrd Rule hurdle and county implementation burdens noted. Shaheen and Hassan re-introduce $65B opioid response plan.