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GOP blocks Schumer's effort to ground taxpayer funding for Trump's Qatari Air Force One

July 22, 2026

GOP blocks Schumer's effort to ground taxpayer funding for Trump's Qatari Air Force One

Senate Republicans blocked Chuck Schumer's bill to halt taxpayer funding for the new Air Force One Boeing 747-8 retrofit over nuclear concerns.

Hegseth turns tables on Dems as sparks fly during hearing clash: 'I put this on you'

July 22, 2026

Hegseth turns tables on Dems as sparks fly during hearing clash: 'I put this on you'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic senators over Iran war strategy and military funding amid a record $1.5 trillion budget request.

House narrowly backs allowing troops, Pentagon workers to carry personal guns on military bases

July 21, 2026

House narrowly backs allowing troops, Pentagon workers to carry personal guns on military bases

The House voted 215-214 to presume approval when qualified service members and civilian employees request to carry personal firearms on bases.

Pentagon leaders seek emergency funding as Iran war escalates

July 21, 2026

Pentagon leaders seek emergency funding as Iran war escalates

Ret. Navy Capt. Brent Sadler comments on Pentagon leaders seeking emergency funding for the war with Iran during a Senate hearing on 'America Reports.'

Johnson has three-word answer on whether House will leave early

July 20, 2026

Johnson has three-word answer on whether House will leave early

Mike Johnson vows House Republicans won't leave Washington until votes on the stock trading ban, stopgap spending, and defense bill are complete.

Trump intervenes as House GOP revolt puts SAVE America Act at center of spending showdown

July 20, 2026

Trump intervenes as House GOP revolt puts SAVE America Act at center of spending showdown

Trump urges House Republicans to unify behind the budget reconciliation bill, but some fiscal hawks balk at $95 billion in new spending with no payfors.

GOP civil war erupts over Trump's latest agenda push as key Republicans threaten to sink megabill

July 17, 2026

GOP civil war erupts over Trump's latest agenda push as key Republicans threaten to sink megabill

Republican senators and House members raise objections about a draft budget blueprint, threatening the reconciliation timeline outlined by House GOP leaders.

Harold Ford Jr: Blocking military aid to Israel is ‘foolish’

July 16, 2026

Harold Ford Jr: Blocking military aid to Israel is ‘foolish’

'The Five' co-hosts discuss CENTCOM's latest strikes on Iran and division among House Democrats after a vote on an amendment to cut $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel.

As Trump's NATO gamble pays off, envoy names allies he's still watching

July 15, 2026

As Trump's NATO gamble pays off, envoy names allies he's still watching

Ambassador Matthew Whitaker says allies added nearly $150 billion in defense spending as NATO pushes toward an ambitious 5% GDP target by 2035.

SEN. BLUMENTHAL, REP. TAKANO: Congress can fund veterans’ care without taking benefits from disabled heroes

July 15, 2026

SEN. BLUMENTHAL, REP. TAKANO: Congress can fund veterans’ care without taking benefits from disabled heroes

Democrats say Republican insistence on offsetting new investments in veterans is both absurd and cruel.