House Appropriators
Coverage of House Appropriators in the Nexus archive.
- NASA’s Isaacman isn’t asking the GOP for more money
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman met with House Republicans but did not request additional funding for the agency’s upcoming missions, including returning humans to the moon and building a Mars spacecraft. He emphasized NASA’s existing budget and the House’s draft bill restoring funding levels, contrasting with the White House’s 2027 budget proposal that included a 25% cut.
- House appropriators release $1 trillion defense bill for FY27
The House appropriators released a $1 trillion defense bill for FY27. The bill includes restored funding for the E-7 Wedgetail program following Defense Department leaders' intent to continue it.
- To Fund Pell, House Appropriators Suggest Ending Subsidized Loans
House Appropriators propose ending subsidized loans to fund Pell Grants, while also reducing Work-Study and other program funding. The legislation does not include President Trump's request to cut NIH funding.
- Blanche says DOJ ‘not moving forward’ with $1.776B anti-weaponization fund: ‘Period’
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the Justice Department is 'not moving forward' with a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. He confirmed this during a meeting with House appropriators, referencing a court-related statement from the department.
- Capitol agenda: Trump officials try to calm ‘slush’ fund fury
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to address Senate Republicans' concerns over the controversial $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' which has stalled Trump's immigration funding agenda. Senate Republicans remain divided on whether to block the fund, with some threatening to add restrictions to a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill unless the issue is resolved.