June 9, 2026

Senate Funding Talks Stall as Deadline Approaches

Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins accused Democrats of refusing to negotiate funding bills, halting markups for the second consecutive week.
Democrats, led by Senator Patty Murray, demand a balance between military and domestic spending, rejecting Republican proposals for high defense funding.
Senator John Kennedy claimed Democrats have been instructed to oppose any appropriations bill, complicating bipartisan negotiations.