Defense Spending & Budget News - Page 44

May 17, 2023

Vermont Gov. Scott indecisive on proposed social programs championed by Democrats

Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday that he remains indecisive on potential vetoes of key Democratic agenda items, including clean heat mandates and DMV fee hikes.

May 17, 2023

Biden has shown no urgency in solving US debt default crisis: Sen. John Thune

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., discusses the media's largely dismissive coverage of the Durham report and weighs in on debt ceiling talks on 'America Reports.'

May 17, 2023

Biden refuses to accept work requirements for Medicaid in GOP debt ceiling talks

Biden rejected Republican proposals to increase work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries, even though he acknowledged supporting such requirements before.

May 11, 2023

McCarthy says Biden dragging his feet on debt ceiling: ‘They want a default more than they want a deal’

A meeting planned for Friday between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the looming debt ceiling crisis will now take place next week.

May 11, 2023

Plan to subsidize local emergency services, public works makes headway in WI Legislature

A plan by Wisconsin lawmakers to expand state aid for local governments has made headway in the Legislature, despite the threat of a potential veto by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

May 10, 2023

Maine Gov. Mills proposes $887M supplemental budget

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday proposed a nearly $900 million supplemental budget, with additional spending on housing and healthcare among key agenda items.

May 10, 2023

Sen. Kennedy: Biden a 'smoked turkey' if US defaults on debt

Senate Judiciary Committee member John Kennedy, R-La., sounded off on 'Hannity' Tuesday on the impending debt ceiling threshold, and Biden's meeting with McCarthy.

May 9, 2023

Sen. Cotton: Democrats’ position on debt ceiling is ‘completely unreasonable’

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on President Biden and Sen. Schumer's unwillingness to negotiate on debt ceiling and the need to cut spending

May 5, 2023

Biden mistakenly announces 'major press conference'

Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy has more on the ongoing debt limit fight and President Biden's 2024 campaign on 'Special Report.' 

April 27, 2023

McCarthy: House debt ceiling bill claws back unused COVID money; largest legislative savings in history

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., sounded off on the debt ceiling bill his chamber just passed, calling for united support for its spending-slashing provisions.