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With foreign aid approved, Congress turns to federal agencies

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Now with the issue of giving money to U.S. allies in the rear-view mirror, Congress can return to the task of dishing out cash to federal agencies, as lawmakers are finally able to start work on appropriations for the 2025 fiscal year. However, there are still some rumblings from with the Republican Party that Speaker Mike Johnson may have to worry about down the line. To get an update from Capitol Hill, Federal News Network’s Eric White talked with Maeve Sheehey, Congressional Reporter with Bloomberg Government on the Federal Drive…

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As the world turns, the House speaker meltdown enters its third week

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As the world turns, most of it is probably scratching its collective head at the United States Congress. As the latest crisis, Israel’s war against terrorists, enters its second week, President Biden pledged support. So what can we expect this week on the Hill? For more on the matter, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talks with Zach Cohen, Bloomberg Government congressional reporter. Interview Transcript:  Tom Temin  Zach, good to have you back. Sure thing. And of course, there is the speaker parade beauty contest. I don’t know what you call it, but…

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Trump in new setback as Pence aide Nick Ayers turns down chief of staff role – South China Morning Post

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Trump in new setback as Pence aide Nick Ayers turns down chief of staff role  South China Morning Post Nick Ayers rules out role as new White House chief of staff  CNBC Nick Ayers, Trump’s once-likely replacement for chief of staff Kelly, won’t take the job  The Denver Post Trump chief of staff: Nick Ayers out of running to replace John Kelly  USA TODAY View full coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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