Tag: Spending

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Md., center, told reporters Tuesday that even though government funding will expire after Feb. 8 — right in the middle of the Democratic retreat — they will still leave the Capitol and head to the shore for their annual gathering. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats still plan on attending annual retreat despite next week’s funding battle

Al Weaver · January 30, 2018 5:48 pm

"I think the sense is we are probably going to have a short-term CR," Meadows said Tuesday. "The question is: What is attached to it?" (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Conservatives may demand infrastructure money in next spending bill

Susan Ferrechio · January 30, 2018 5:12 pm

It's time to start preparing for our infrastructure challenge. A good place to start would be to improve access to the vast amounts of minerals and metals we'll need for the task ahead. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Infrastructure package could mean a win-win for a divided nation

Washington Examiner · January 30, 2018 5:01 am

First lady Melania Trump spent the first months of her husband's presidency living in New York City so their son, Barron, could finish his school year. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Melania Trump’s military flights before move to White House cost more than $675,000: Report

Caitlin Yilek · January 29, 2018 1:56 pm

President Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday at his first official State of the Union Address. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Next week: Trump’s agenda takes center stage

Susan Ferrechio · January 27, 2018 2:00 pm

President Trump is taking heat from both sides of the immigration debate, from Republicans who don't want to see too much amnesty and Democrats who don't want to see too many changes to border security as they do in his most recent proposal. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump’s immigration tug-of-war

W. James Antle III · January 27, 2018 5:01 am

Professing to be an enemy of government waste while also using taxpayer money to settle sexual harassment complaints is dishonest, full stop. (AP)

Beltway Confidential

Why is it okay for Patrick Meehan and Blake Farenthold to retire, not resign?

Emily Jashinsky · January 26, 2018 9:38 pm

These new refrigerators aren't like the ones you'll find in your kitchen or on a normal commercial airplane. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

New refrigerators on Air Force One to cost $24 million: Report

Katie Leach · January 26, 2018 6:45 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a $2.8 billion deal to upgrade 10 TU-160 strategic bombers. Between the large price tag of $2.8 billion and the prospective lack of utility, this military decision invites the question: Why is an impoverished Russia spending its limited money this way? (Alexei Nikolsky/Pool Photo via AP)

Beltway Confidential

Blowing $2.8 billion on 10 strategic bombers, Putin proves his egotistical strategic flaws

Tom Rogan · January 26, 2018 3:35 pm

In today's show, Russian bots are being blamed for everything, the government shutdown has come to an end, and Lester Holt goes on a propaganda tour for most glorious leader Kim Jong Un. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

No Things Considered: Russian bots and Lester Holt loves North Korea

Chris Lohr · January 25, 2018 4:47 pm

President Trump won the shutdown fight with Senate Democrats, because he was willing to frame the issue as a choice between funding the government, including the military, and helping illegal immigrants. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Michael Barone: Eschewing euphemisms frames the immigration issue Trump’s way

Michael Barone · January 25, 2018 5:24 am

"President Obama tried and couldn't fix immigration. President Bush tried and couldn't do it," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said in a statement on Wednesday. "I believe President Trump can." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Lindsey Graham: ‘I believe’ President Trump can fix immigration

Diana Stancy Correll · January 25, 2018 12:59 am