Spending

Republicans are calling for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to end its research projects involving tests on dogs and cats.

House Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a new short-term spending bill that includes $231 million for Secret Service funding.

During the week of her debate with Donald Trump, the New York Times reported that Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign reportedly spent $12.2 million on Facebook and Instagram ads, far outpacing Trump’s $611,228 spend.

The House of Representatives failed to pass a spending bill that included an election integrity bill.

Big Lots, a popular discount retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company has struggled to navigate tough economic conditions, including reduced consumer spending and inflation.

A draft budget analysis from Los Angeles city housing officials estimates that eliminating homelessness in the city would cost more than $20 billion over the next ten years.

Big Lots filed for bankruptcy, citing inflation and interest rates as the primary drivers behind the filing.

Angelica Maria Francisco, 42, originally from Guatemala illegally present in the U.S, faces legal action from the federal government, charged through a nine-count information for committing various frauds involving U.S. citizenship claims, passport application falsifications, and severe identity theft crimes.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) suggested that he will not consider a short-term spending bill that includes an election integrity bill.

Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) released a report detailing the extensive damage caused by illegal immigration under the Biden-Harris administration.