House Claws Back $9 Billion in Wasteful Spending, Sends Rescissions Package to President Trump’s Desk

Speaker Mike Johnson released the following statement after House Republicans passed the Senate-amended rescissions request to cut $9 billion in wasteful spending uncovered by DOGE.“President Trump and House Republicans promised fiscal responsibility and government efficiency.

Bill will end government payments to the deceased

Senate Homeland Security Committee unanimously passes Kennedy, Peters bill to end government payments to deceased Americans The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Wednesday unanimously voted to advance Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Gary Peters’ (DMich.

House approves FY26 Defense Department budget

Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 4016, the FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations Act.“The House’s passage of the FY26 defense appropriations bill helps display America’s strength at home and abroad.

Ask Rusty:

What month should I file my claim after I turn 70?by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensDear Rusty: I have a very simple question: I will turn 70 on Sept.

It’s time to abandon plan to save coastal Louisiana

When the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion was first proposed, it was presented as a silver bullet to save coastal Louisiana. At that time, the project was projected to cost $250 million.

Packaging and paper company will invest $118.9 million to modernize plant

Hood Container Corporation, a familyowned packaging and paper company, announced it will invest $118.9 million to modernize its legacy paper mill in West Feliciana Parish, allowing the company to significantly boost production capacity and quality to meet evolving market demands.

Governor welcomes General Motors Insurance

This week, Gov. Jeff Landry welcomed General Motors Insurance to Louisiana, marking a new milestone in affordable, consumerfocused auto coverage for the state’s drivers.This announcement comes just weeks after Landry signed the largest tort reform package into law.

The joy of Banana ball that’s mania sweeping the country

Major League Baseball is currently debating various rules changes to improve the game, when what it really needs is more players wearing capes and doing backflips.

‘Beautiful’ Bill legislation codifies 28 executive actions into law

When House Republicans passed President Trump’s signature legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill, they codified into law 28 executive actions taken by President Trump.Executive Actions Codified into Law by the One Big Beautiful Bill:1. Securing our Borders 2.

Barksdale airmen help secure new drone restrictions across Louisiana

Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing Judge Advocate’s Office coordinated with Louisiana state representatives to update a law clarifying the unlawful use of unmanned aerial systems.