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Trump signs minibus spending bill with $6.5 billion in earmarks

By Kevin R. Kosar
Published February 6, 2026 5:23am ET
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President Donald Trump recently signed $174.7 billion spending legislation. The White House said little upon signing the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.

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