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Chuck Schumer Backs Bipartisan Stopgap Spending Bill: 'We Want to Fund the Government'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) backed a newly released continuing resolution (CR), saying the temporary government funding measure would prevent a shutdown while allowing lawmakers to continue negotiations over a broader bipartisan budget agreement.

Benzinga · Aug 3

US senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Key senators revealed a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies past elections. This measure aims to prevent a government shutdown as lawmakers seek reelection. The bill extends current funding levels through December eleventh, which is unusual timing. Both parties wish to avoid blame for a potential shutdown before voters…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were cancelled based on politics

The Trump administration admitted cancelling grants based on state political identity. This action targeted sixteen states which had voted for Democrat Kamala Harris. Officials previously claimed cancellations were due to project viability and national energy needs. Democrats criticized the move as weaponizing government and punishing families for political views.

The Economic Times · Jul 25

Hakeem Jeffries Slams Trump Over Iran 'Ceasefire' Collapse—Patty Murray Says Gas Prices Are Surging Again: 'What a Total Failure…'

Democratic Party lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have criticized President Donald Trump as tensions escalate with Iran and gas prices surge.

Benzinga · Jul 9

'Outrageous': Senator Slams Elon Musk for Paying Same Social Security Tax as an 'Electrician'

US Senator Patty Murray has accused Elon Musk of paying the same Social Security tax as a $185,000‑a‑year electrician, reigniting a fierce debate over how America taxes its first trillionaire.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Elon Musk Slammed for Paying the Same Social Security 'Taxes' as an Electrician, Ross Gerber Explains Why the Outrage Isn't Valid

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) criticized Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk for paying the same social security taxes as an ordinary American, but investor Ross Gerber disagrees with the lawmaker’s criticism.

Benzinga · Jul 6

White House seeks extra funds for Iran war as part of $87.6bn request

Top Democrat signals party will not back paying for unpopular conflict never authorized by Congress

The Guardian - US · Jun 25

White House seeks $87.6 billion from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response

The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, primarily to replenish the Pentagon following the U.S. war against Iran. This comes amid significant political opposition to further military action. The supplemental spending request also includes substantial funds for American farmers, the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, and infrastructure projects in…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Democrats seek probe of Secret Service disbursements

Top Democratic appropriators are calling on the Government Accountability Office to probe the Trump administration’s release of nearly $400 million of taxpayer funds for a White House East Wing modernization project that includes a ballroom. Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, who is the ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, and…

Roll Call · Jun 23

Democrats won’t let dropping gas prices stop them from hammering Trump on affordability

ANALYSIS: President’s opponents are hoping voters remember who caused prices to go up in the first place, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK · Jun 18