Democrats in US Senate want ‘true costs’ of Iran war estimated by official scorekeeper
Pentagon estimated the war cost $29 billion, but independent analysts put it much higher, prompting 19 Democrats to demand a full CBO accounting.
Jennifer Shutt
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Risk low of hantavirus spread, CDC officials say
Cruise passengers are quarantined at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for 42 days after hantavirus infections were confirmed aboard the MV Hondius.
Trump’s FDA commissioner exits after pressure from anti-abortion groups
Makary faced months of pressure from anti-abortion groups and GOP lawmakers over his stance on medication abortion access before his departure.
Healthcare costs top of mind for voters as midterms approach, survey finds
WASHINGTON — Voters, including those within the Make America Healthy Again movement, say the rising cost of healthcare is a significant concern that will have an impact on whom they…
US Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint laying path for billions for ICE, Border Patrol
Senate Republicans voted 50-48 to approve a budget resolution that would unlock $70 billion to $140 billion in additional immigration enforcement funding, avoiding the need for Democratic support.
‘Shirtless in a hot tub with Kid Rock’: Democrats in Congress question RFK Jr. priorities
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a House committee Thursday he opposes cuts to WIC and SNAP but says the nation's $39 trillion debt leaves little choice, as lawmakers pressed him on vaccines, measles deaths, and Black maternal health funding.
Trump’s budget director defends ‘out of whack’ defense spending boost to skeptical Dems
Budget Director Russ Vought told House lawmakers the administration's request for a massive defense spending increase paired with deep cuts to domestic programs represents the right path forward — as Democrats pushed back sharply.
Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales to quit Congress as 2 more US House members may face expulsion votes
California Rep. Eric Swalwell and Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales announced Monday they will resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations, one day after Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor.
Debate over US war crimes, illegal military orders returns with Trump threats against Iran
Legal scholars say President Trump's threats to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges would likely violate the law of war. Experts say prosecution is unlikely domestically, but warn other nations could invoke universal jurisdiction under the Geneva Conventions.
Makeover in store for Congress with flood of lawmakers headed for the exits
At least 13% of Congress is turning over — the highest rate in more than three decades — as dozens of lawmakers retire or seek other offices ahead of the 2026 elections.
Trump budget seeks 43% boost in defense spending, cuts in many domestic programs
The Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget request proposes raising Pentagon spending to $1.5 trillion while cutting the EPA by 52%, HHS by 12.5%, and the Small Business Administration by 67%, setting up another contentious fight on Capitol Hill.
Homeland Security shutdown drags on, but Trump says he’ll sign order to pay all employees
The U.S. Senate approved a Department of Homeland Security funding bill Thursday — for the second time in a week — but the House declined to act during a brief session, extending the DHS shutdown as members remain on a two-week spring break until April 14.