Tag: Spending bill

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Oct. 28)

President Joe Biden unveils a reduced social spending and climate bill, thousands of first responders protested New York City’s vaccine mandate in front of the mayor’s mansion, and Florida is suing the Biden administration over its vaccine mandate for federal contractors.


NTD Business Full Broadcast (Oct. 28)

President Biden releasing an outline for his big spending bill, how do they plan to pay for it, and do they have enough support for it? Facebook changes its name and shows off a new project the company is working on. The company hopes to create a new world of immersive experience for users. Cigarette…


Deep Dive (Sept. 30): Sen. Manchin: Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill ‘Fiscal Insanity’

The countdown begins to a possible shutdown, with government funding expiring at midnight. But the Senate majority leader says they’ve reached an agreement with Republicans to avoid a shutdown. Meanwhile, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) called Democrats’ $3.5 trillion spending bill a “fiscal insanity.” The debate around vaccination mandates continues. And amid that, YouTube has announced…


Hidden in Spending Bill: Billions for ‘Community Organizations’

Commentary Democrats are pushing to pass a multitrillion-dollar spending bill called the Build Back Better Act. It ought to be called the Political Scam Bill. Buried in the 2,465 pages are numerous billion-dollar grants to unnamed community organizations for vague purposes such as promoting “community engagement” and “creating equitable civic infrastructure.” Translation: Your taxpayer dollars…


Deep Dive (Sept. 29): Sen. Rick Scott: ‘Can’t Just Keep Spending’ on Bill Funding Congress

Top military officials continued to get grilled on the Afghanistan withdrawal. Already, there have been some contradictory statements. On Tuesday, Gen. Mark Milley and Gen. Kenneth McKenzie told senators they wanted to keep some troops in the country. That seems at odds with President Joe Biden’s claim; he couldn’t recall getting that advice. The White House…


Accepting Pelosi’s Challenge

Commentary Responding to Democrats in her party who are troubled by the massive $3.5 trillion spending bill that would forever transform America into a debtor nation, Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked a question: “Where would you cut?” Her question carries with it a conceit held by many contemporary politicians that every government program is sacred and must not be touched….


Republicans Ask Natural Resources Committee not to Markup Spending Bill, Focus Instead on ‘Critical Needs’

Republicans on the House Committee on Natural Resources have penned a letter urging its chair, Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D.-Ariz), not to proceed with a markup of the $3.5 trillion spending bill scheduled for 10 AM on Sept. 2—but the appeal may have fallen on deaf ears. The letter also requested that Rep. Grijalva join with…


NTD News Today Full Broadcast (April 6)

The border crisis puts a dent in President Joe Biden’s approval rating. What are some of the major concerns about his border policies? Biden wants congress to pass another multi-trillion dollar spending bill. Democrat leaders say they’re willing to pass it without Republicans. How do they plan to avoid the filibuster this time? House Speaker…


NTD News Today Full Broadcast (March 23)

A horrific shooting at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado that left ten people dead. A shootout followed the rampage and a suspect has been taken into custody. An investigation is ongoing. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) criticizes President Joe Biden’s lack of transparency at the border. He says Biden’s team denied his request to bring…


Loeffler Says She Will Consider Supporting Push for $2,000 Stimulus Checks

Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) said on Wednesday that she would consider supporting the push to increase the COVID-19 stimulus payment from $600 to $2,000. Loeffler, who is fighting to keep her seat in the upcoming Georgia run-off election, told reporters during a campaign event that she supports efforts to redirect “wasteful spending” to families and businesses, adding that…