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Trump admin approves $351 million for White House security measures amid questions over ballroom funding

June 17, 2026

Trump admin approves $351 million for White House security measures amid questions over ballroom funding

OMB releases $351.6 million to the Secret Service for White House security measures as Trump continues pushing for a ballroom where the East Wing stood.

Reporter's Notebook: Capitol Hill's legislative clock is ticking ahead of the midterms

June 17, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Capitol Hill's legislative clock is ticking ahead of the midterms

Congress faces a potential government shutdown this fall as spending bills stall and Democrats refuse to cooperate ahead of midterm elections.

House bill would strip federal funding from colleges with alleged ties to Chinese Communist Party

June 17, 2026

House bill would strip federal funding from colleges with alleged ties to Chinese Communist Party

Rep. Pat Fallon introduces the Espionage Protection Act to cut federal funding for universities with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

Two NY Democrats openly root against Team USA in the World Cup while competing for a seat in Congress

June 16, 2026

Two NY Democrats openly root against Team USA in the World Cup while competing for a seat in Congress

Rep. Adriano Espaillat says he's rooting for Mexico in the World Cup while his challenger Darializa Chevalier picks Senegal over the U.S. team.

Reporter's Notebook: Lawmakers scramble as FISA fight comes at the worst possible time

June 15, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Lawmakers scramble as FISA fight comes at the worst possible time

FISA Section 702 expired amid heightened terrorism fears, World Cup security concerns, and political disputes over Bill Pulte's role as acting DNI.

Counter-UFC ‘Rise Up, Sing Out’ event mocked as ‘cringe’ after viral backlash

June 15, 2026

Counter-UFC ‘Rise Up, Sing Out’ event mocked as ‘cringe’ after viral backlash

Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro and Julia Roberts criticized Trump at a New York City concert held to counter the White House UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday.

Coalition warns 80% of kids have been exposed to porn, backs age-verification bill

June 15, 2026

Coalition warns 80% of kids have been exposed to porn, backs age-verification bill

Nearly 80% of children ages 12 to 17 have been exposed to explicit material, prompting 24 conservative groups to back the SAFE for Kids Act.

SEN JEANNE SHAHEEN: One immediate way Congress can ease families' insulin costs

June 15, 2026

SEN JEANNE SHAHEEN: One immediate way Congress can ease families' insulin costs

Bipartisan INSULIN Act would cap monthly insulin costs at $35 for Americans with employer-sponsored insurance, extending Medicare protections.

SEC BROOKE ROLLINS: How Trump is reviving the fiber woven into America

June 15, 2026

SEC BROOKE ROLLINS: How Trump is reviving the fiber woven into America

USDA announces the Great American Cotton Plan with four key pillars to restore U.S. cotton dominance through trade deals and grower protection.

Pete Hegseth clashes with CBS host over shortage claims of US weapon stockpiles

June 14, 2026

Pete Hegseth clashes with CBS host over shortage claims of US weapon stockpiles

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth clashed with CBS' Margaret Brennan over U.S. weapon stockpiles, claiming reserves are strong despite his own testimony.