Senate Battles GOP Spending Bill as Shutdown Looms

Senate Battles GOP Spending Bill as Shutdown Looms

The Senate faces a critical showdown over the GOP’s spending bill, which slashes non-defense funding while boosting military budgets. With a potential government shutdown days away, tensions rise as Democrats push back. Meanwhile, Trump’s DOJ appointee, Gail Slater, is confirmed, signaling a tougher stance on antitrust enforcement in tech, healthcare, and agriculture.

GOP’s Budget Showdown: Defense Boost, Domestic Cuts Clash

GOP’s Budget Showdown: Defense Boost, Domestic Cuts Clash

House Republicans unveil a funding plan prioritizing defense and border security while slashing domestic programs, setting up a high-stakes showdown with Senate Democrats. Trump’s tax bill stalls amid GOP infighting, and foreign policy shifts deepen party divisions. With a shutdown looming, lawmakers scramble for compromise as political tensions escalate in Washington.