Republicans had pursued including the funding alongside a $73 billion funding package for immigration enforcement operations through 2029.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is facing a stern challenge from Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in the most expensive House race in U.S. history.

Hegseth and Gallrein are scheduled to speak at an America First Works gathering a day before the Kentucky 4th Congressional District GOP primary.

It comes after a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing last week.

With over 60 percent of the nation in drought and snowpacks at historic lows, the Trump administration seeks ‘strategic unification’ of multi-agency responders.

Notable moments from the past week in America.

‘There won’t be anything left,’ the president warned in a social media post on Sunday.

Tracy Beth Hoeg, acting director of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug research center, said she was fired from her position.

The temporary sanctions waiver had allowed India to purchase discounted Russian oil without penalty.

Gov. Landry anticipates talk of business opportunities, possible medical support, and more in a visit involving State Department officials.

Letlow and Fleming face a runoff election on June 27.

Beijing deployed thousands of police and security officers during the U.S. president’s visit, sealing roads and tightening surveillance.

The U.S. president said he must speak with Taiwan’s leader before deciding whether to proceed with the record arms sales package for Taipei.

For Japan, Taiwan is closely tied to its own security debate and to the U.S. military posture in the western Pacific.

A multi-generational farm operated by the Jones family, The Chef’s Garden, survived near extinction and crafted a niche serving chefs and restaurants.

This comes as Congress has been busy ahead of the midterm elections.

The marquee contest is the Republican Senate primary, where incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a difficult reelection fight.

The U.S. president said the ISIS leader killed in the operation was identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

Gov. Henry McMaster ordered state lawmakers to convene for a special session starting May 15.