Kay Granger

FORT WORTH, Texas -- A billionaire with Texas ties and President-elect Donald Trump’s ear wants to cut federal funding for Lockheed Martin’s F-35, something North Texas congressional lawmakers are warning against, but eliminating the program may be easier said than...

Election Day is Nov. 5. Control of the White House and Congress is at stake.

U.S. Representative Keith Self also says all sanctions in place against Iran should be enforced.

WASHINGTON — Members of Congress have added just over $38 billion for 1,499 military research and procurement programs in fiscal 2025 that the president didn’t seek, according to a previously unpublicized database analyzed by CQ Roll Call.

Rep. Ken Calvert would need a waiver to remain the top Republican on the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee if he wins reelection. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

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