Articles by Rebekah Alvey

Congressional Republicans are barreling toward a showdown over how much to cut taxes and spending as the Senate and House set to take up rival fiscal 2025 budget resolutions. The Senate could take up its budget plan this week.

USDA finally has a new secretary, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing his MAHA priorities to the federal government as secretary of Health and Human Services.

Almond Day * F3 on farmworkers * Rollins going to work on funding freeze * MAHA EO aims to tackle chronic disease

The Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and Brooke Rollins as secretary of agriculture.

House Republicans are moving forward with their proposed budget plan today, despite continued pushback from hardline conservatives. The draft budget resolution that the Budget Committee will debate today calls for $1.5 trillion in spending cuts and $4.5 trillion in tax cuts.  

Scientist leads DPR * Riverside County sheriff runs for governor * More tariffs expected

The House has released its long-awaited budget resolution bill with instructions for the Agriculture Committee to find policy changes to reduce the deficit by $230 billion. 

Republicans on Capitol Hill remain sharply divided over the best way to advance President Trump’s policy priorities.

More accountability in drought regulations * Grape crush down 23% * Former Trump official questions tariff threats

The House and Senate are racing to reach deals on their respective budget resolutions, with markups scheduled on both sides this week. However, House leadership remains reluctant to accept the Senate’s proposal, even as it struggles to settle internal differences in the party.