Republicans had a clean plan to fund immigration enforcement. Then the White House introduced a $1.8 billion fund with no oversight, no precedent, and no warning.

The House Appropriations Committee is moving forward on Fiscal Year 2027 spending bills, with several subcommittee markups underway this week.

The House Appropriations Committee is moving forward on Fiscal Year 2027 spending bills, with several subcommittee markups underway this week.

The fragile path toward peace between the United States and Iran remains deeply uncertain after marathon negotiations in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough. Following more than 21 hours of talks, JD Vance made clear that the two sides remain far apart, stating bluntly that Iran had “chosen not to accept” the U.S. proposal. While he left the door open for continued diplomacy, the outcome underscores just how entrenched both sides are after weeks of conflict.