Spending

Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., breaks down the Republican agenda and priorities as lawmakers weigh reconciliation legislation. He also discussed the defense bill.

Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., talks top issues needing to be addressed to avoid a government shutdown and 'red flags' surrounding global conflict.

Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., on the continuing resolution debate and worries over Chinese cyber security threats.

SMBC chief economist Joseph Lavorgna on top priorities in potential reconciliation bills and impacts from future taxes, tariffs and DOGE budget cuts.

Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., discusses potential future Biden pardons and Elon Musk's vision for DOGE on 'Varney & Co.'

Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., makes the argument for Republicans' defense spending to 'keep Americans safe' and not getting involved in Syria's conflict.

Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., on maintaining a 'buffer zone' in the Middle East, the GOP's nearly $900 billion defense bill, other legislative priorities and Biden's 'disastrous' housing policies.

Reps. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., and Gary Palmer, R-Ala., discuss the DOGE blueprint after visits from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on 'The Bottom Line.'

Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., discusses Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's plans to overhaul government spending on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.'

Wall Street Journal editorial board member Bill McGurn and former Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy react to President Biden absolving Hunter of his crimes on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.'

Fox News contributor Michael Faulkender says Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have lots of 'low-hanging fruit' to eliminate within government spending and voices support for tariffs as negotiation tactics.

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, details her meeting with President-elect Trump and Elon Musk to create a congressional DOGE office and proposes spending cuts on vacant buildings, science lab experiments and other government contracts.

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., explains why lifting the SALT cap is essential to the GOP's tax bill and discusses the Biden administration's plan to forgive nearly $5 billion in loans to Ukraine.

Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., voices support for Pam Bondi, reacts to Gary Gensler's resignation coming in January and weighs in on a government shutdown.

'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney discussed the opportunity Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have to cut 'waste and fraud' out of the government.

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., talks a potential continuing resolution, Trump's Cabinet picks, a 'new era' of overseas conflict and economic indicators.

Former Reagan economic adviser Art Laffer on the 'treasure' chest of Treasury secretary picks, Elon Musk's impact on America's bottom line, how to implement spending control and 'prosperous' taxes.

Kevin O'Leary reacts to Vivek Ramaswamy hinting at plans to crack down on defense spending and cut government jobs.

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., discusses the 'foolish' spending by the federal government and how DOGE can make it more 'efficient' on 'The Bottom Line.' 

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., on getting national debt under control through budget cuts and the SEC's priorities for the crypto market in 2025.