Congress poised to force $1B cut to local DC budget, surprising many lawmakers
Congress is poised to pass a President Trump-endorsed funding bill this week that D.C. officials warn would lead to a $1 ...
Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap ...
Proposed federal bill threatens to slash DC budget by $1.1 billion, officials say
A proposed federal spending bill would require D.C. to spend at its budgeted level from last fiscal year, a reduction of ...
What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if the federal government shuts down?
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming ...
Will federal budget cuts sink CT tax break for families?
Advocates say tax relief such as a child tax credit is needed now as support programs shrink, but federal cuts could ...
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What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.
Spending figures are projected outlays before any changes to budget authority in the bill. The appropriations process deals with only a portion of all federal spending — often called ...
Parents and students speak out on DC budget cuts with 'Recess at the Capitol' rally, protest
WASHINGTON — D.C. parents and students stood up for D.C.'s budget Thursday by hosting "Recess at the Capitol." Since DC ...
Maine Senate kills budget deal as parties fail to break deadlock
Republicans are renewing calls for MaineCare reform while Democrats are urging their colleagues to support a proposal that ...
Chuck Schumer Caves to GOP as Dems Throw in the Towel on MAGA Budget Bill
After a weeks-long match of tug-of-war it seems that Senate Democrats are ready to roll over and pass a Republican-led ...