Spending

Former inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction John Sopko explains how various agencies and departments wasted money during the project on 'The Bottom Line.'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses President Donald Trump's economic and fiscal goals during his first interview on 'Kudlow' since joining the administration.

Former Trump administration State Department and USAID official Catharine O'Neill Gillihan argues that it was 'difficult' to do her job with 'out of control' spending and programs.

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., criticizes delays of President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees, supports the idea of a U.S. Iron Dome and previews a mandatory spending analysis.

Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., comments on the need to increase U.S. defense spending, American foreign policy and his introduction of a bill banning the Pentagon from issuing additional COVID-19 vaccine mandates without congressional approval.

Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., comments on combining respective lawmakers' priorities on a reconciliation bill and what to expect from their wide-ranging meeting in Doral, Florida.

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., urges Republicans to 'hold our noses' on the reconciliation bill, talks natural disaster aid and describes 'dramatic differences' already seen around immigration.

Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., on the countdown to Inauguration Day, reintroducing the 'One Agency Act' and growing economic and geopolitical tensions with China.

Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, previews Trump's meeting with Senate Republicans and talks targeting spending 'waste, fraud and abuse.'

Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, says Congress is now 'truly ready' to tackle government spending and execute President Trump's agenda.

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., weighs in on the GOP priorities for the reconciliation package, support and funding for defense and a report that President Trump is considering changing his tariff plans.

Investment adviser Nancy Tengler and Seattle radio host Jason Rantz discuss DOGE as it pledges to cut back bank regulations on 'The Evening Edit.'

Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., exudes confidence in getting tax and border reform passed in the House, and weighs Speaker Mike Johnson's future as President-elect Trump readies to take office.

Farmers and Ranchers for Trump co-chair Kip Tom weighs in on the spending bill passage giving farmers relief on 'The Bottom Line.' 

Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., on why she voted 'no' on the latest continuing resolution and her colleagues are left feeling disappointed by Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership.

American Majority CEO Ned Ryun says lawmakers 'smeared lipstick' on the 'disastrous' spending bill on 'The Evening Edit.'

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., discusses the new spending deal as the shutdown deadline nears on 'The Evening Edit.' 

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., discusses whether the government will shut down after House Republicans revolt over GOP-backed spending bill on 'Varney & Co.'

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., criticized Speaker Mike Johnson over the massive spending package amid a possible looming government shutdown on 'The Evening Edit.'