$900B defense bill advances to House-wide vote as conservative mutiny threat looms
Fox News
House Republicans advanced the National Defense Authorization Act to a chamber-wide vote via the Rules Committee on Tuesday evening.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
The legislation will dictate how roughly $900 billion of the federal budget will be spent on America's national defense. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
But with several conservatives already voicing concerns, it's unclear if it can survive a procedural hurdle that will likely need almost all House Republicans to vote in lock step despite support from the majority of the House GOP.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele responded to Hillary Clinton’s claims about abuses at CECOT, the high-security prison housing U.S.-deported migrants.
Anna Kepner cruise ship death investigation reveals family text messages about limiting media exposure and protecting 16-year-old stepbrother, according to court records.
A Delaware state trooper was killed during a shooting at a DMV building in Wilmington. Authorities say the suspect is dead and there is no ongoing threat.
The court fight in Chicago is one of several cases challenging Trump's attempt to deploy federalized of National Guard troops to U.S. cities.
Some Republicans are mulling another stab at budget reconciliation, the labor-intensive, partisan process that tested the GOP's unity earlier this year.
Debbie Turner, who played Marta Von Trapp in "The Sound of Music," helped decorate the White House for Christmas in 2017 as part of a large design team.
Hunter Biden called joining the Ukrainian gas company Burisma's board "a mistake" due to political consequences for his family during an appearance on "The Shawn Ryan Show" Monday.
Turning Point USA's AmericaFest draws 31,000 attendees to Phoenix, with organizers and JD Vance demonstrating potential for a midterm GOP convention.
Millions set to face higher healthcare insurance costs as enhanced Obamacare subsidies near end, while senators quietly negotiate bipartisan solution for 2026.
U.S. International Trade Commission rules that Chinese and Vietnamese thermoformed molded fiber products injure American industry, triggering antidumping duties.
Former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis, noting, "Last week I was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die."
Insurance subsidies divide House GOP as four moderate Republicans join Democrats forcing 2025 Obamacare extension vote. Rep. Eric Burlison called the move a "betrayal."
Pastor Corey Brooks explains why he is walking across America to fund 90,000-square-foot facility featuring vocational training, private school and trauma counseling.