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Forbes Breaking News aired Rep. Tom Cole's floor speech supporting the FY 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill. Cole, Appropriations Committee chairman, praised its focus on accountability, support for Israel and Taiwan, and countering adversaries including China.
Source: Forbes Breaking News
The Forbes clip shows Rep. Michelle Fischbach questioning House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole during a hearing. Cole confirms the House committee advanced all 12 FY2027 bills, the House passed three on the floor, and the Senate passed zero with its Appropriations Committee advancing none. Fischbach argues the Senate is not taking its duty seriously and supports a resolution to avert a shutdown while giving the Senate more time before the Sept. 30 deadline.
Source: Forbes Breaking News
The weekly chat covers House passage of the National Security and Related Programs Act as the third appropriations bill advanced to the floor, with all 12 bills cleared from committee. Cole discusses the need for a continuing resolution to extend funding past September 30 through late November, ahead of the election, and notes plans to attend a Camp David meeting with White House officials on avoiding a shutdown. The second segment addresses Senate gridlock linked to Susan Collins' contested race, past Democratic-led shutdowns, an upcoming reconciliation bill for military aid tied to Iran conflict plus farmer support and voter ID incentives, and a congressional resolution honoring the University of Oklahoma baseball team's College World Series win.
Source: Rep. Tom Cole