Ted Budd

The Senate approved a short-term measure to fund federal agencies until early December, preventing a government shutdown during campaign season. The funding fix was unusual in its late timing but received broad bipartisan support. Though the bill generally maintains current funding levels, it includes provisions restricting transfers to the Border Patrol and delaying a national ban on intoxicating hemp products.

The Senate approved a short-term funding measure into early December to avoid a government shutdown before the election. While passing the bill, Democrats successfully secured language rejecting money transfers to the Border Patrol and funds for a battleship project. The legislation also includes delaying a national ban on intoxicating hemp products, a decision criticized by some Republicans citing public health concerns.

A federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products will be delayed for a month after efforts to maintain the original timeline failed. The Senate voted 61-32, tabling a bipartisan amendment proposed by Sen. Ted Budd and others. This amendment had intended to strip the delay from stopgap government funding.

President Donald Trump and White House officials are urging Republican senators to delay a hemp-derived cannabis product ban set for November. The Senate is considering a funding patch to postpone the prohibition, but some GOP senators, including Ted Budd, oppose the delay. The White House argues the four-week extension would allow time for regulatory discussions, while others, like Rand Paul, support the delay.

Congressman Chuck Edwards faces a recommended censure from the U.S. House Ethics Committee for inappropriate conduct toward two female staffers, including giving them gifts. Sen. Ted Budd described his reelection prospects as 'unwinnable,' and Edwards' opponent, Jamie Ager, is receiving financial support from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Sen. Ted Budd opposes President Donald Trump’s $87.6 billion funding request, which excludes federal aid for Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina. Budd highlights ongoing infrastructure and housing needs, stating current resources are insufficient. Thom Tillis, North Carolina’s senior senator, has not publicly commented but has previously opposed Trump’s funding requests.

Ted Budd, a North Carolina senator, emphasizes the importance of the U.S. maintaining global competitiveness in science and technology.

Sen. Ted Budd discusses strategies to enhance defense aviation as lawmakers approach midterm elections. He highlights concerns for defense firms amid the political climate.