Conservatives See Spending Cuts as Key Test for Congress
House conservatives are closely watching President Trump's proposed $9.4 billion spending cuts. They view this proposal...
Supreme Court Rules on Government Access to Social Security...
The Supreme Court has issued a ruling regarding government access to Social Security data, a case stemming from efforts...
Federal Job Market Swells as D.O.G.E. Cuts Trigger Layoffs
A significant reduction in federal funding is leading to increased job losses across various agencies. Many experienced...
Rand Paul Rejects Debt Ceiling Hike in Spending Bill
Senator Rand Paul has voiced his opposition to the proposed debt ceiling increase included in the "One Big Beautiful Bil...
Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Workfo...
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court's decision that halted planned reductions...
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Federal Lay...
The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to allow a large-scale reduction in the federal workforce. A...
Past Attempts to Cut Government Waste: A Look Back
From President Johnson's Pentagon reforms to recent budget proposals, the U.S. government has a long history of trying t...
White House to Send $9.4 Billion Spending Cut Package to Con...
The White House is preparing to send a $9.4 billion package of spending cuts to Congress next week. These cuts, focused...
Judge Halts Trump's Planned Government Layoffs
A federal judge has extended an order blocking former President Trump's plans for mass layoffs across 22 government agen...
Mississippi Tornado Survivors Face Delays as FEMA Implements...
Months after a devastating tornado ripped through Mississippi, many residents are still struggling to rebuild their live...
Experts Debate Solutions to Growing U.S. National Debt
The United States is grappling with a significant national debt, raising concerns about the nation's financial future. S...
House Republicans Stall Domestic Spending Bill Over Deep Cut...
A group of conservative House Republicans are blocking progress on a key domestic spending bill. These members are deman...
Tax Cuts: Impact on Low-Income Americans Questioned
A new Republican tax bill promises tax cuts for many Americans. However, some experts worry that spending cuts included...
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Planned Government Layoff...
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plans to reorganize government agencies and reduce th...
Judge Halts Trump's Federal Government Downsizing Plan
A federal judge in California has temporarily stopped former President Trump's efforts to reduce the size of the federal...
State Finance Leader Praises End of Federal DEI Programs
A state finance leader is applauding the end of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal governmen...
States Implement Efficiency Programs, Mirroring Federal Effo...
Several states are launching their own initiatives to improve government efficiency, drawing inspiration from the federa...
NJ Faces Bipartisan Criticism Over REAL ID Backlog
New Jersey is facing strong criticism from both Democrats and Republicans due to significant delays in issuing REAL ID c...
Federal Employee Cuts Impact Kansas City Workers
Federal employee cuts, known as DOGE cuts, are affecting workers in Kansas City. Shea Giagnorio, a 28-year veteran of th...
Debate Heats Up Over English as Official U.S. Language
A recent executive order proposing English as the official language of the United States has sparked debate across the n...
Union Fights Back Against Federal Job Cuts
A union representing government workers is pushing back against proposed federal job cuts. Union leaders say the cuts ar...
Texas Legislature Approves Creation of DOGE Agency
Texas is set to launch its own Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), modeled after proposals at the federal level....
Lifetime Taxes: Where Does Half a Million Dollars Go?
The average American pays over $500,000 in taxes during their working life. This includes federal and state income taxes...
IRS Audits Hit Record Low; Trump Tax Cuts May Deepen Trend
IRS audits have fallen to historic lows, raising concerns about tax enforcement. Experts suggest that former President T...
Sen. Durbin Criticizes Federal Office Closures
Senator Dick Durbin is raising concerns about the closure of federal offices across the country. He argues that these cl...
Protests Erupt Nationwide Over Trump's Budget and Policies
Demonstrations took place in cities across the United States as people voiced their opposition to President Trump's prop...
House Speaker Johnson Navigates Budget Bill Amid GOP Divisio...
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a challenging path forward as he attempts to unify House Republicans behind a budget re...
Musk Highlights Data on Social Security Numbers Issued to No...
Elon Musk presented a chart at a Wisconsin rally suggesting a significant increase in Social Security numbers issued to...
Consumer Confidence Falters Amid Trade Concerns and Federal...
Consumer confidence has dipped to its lowest point since early 2021, according to the latest Conference Board survey. Ex...
Schumer Defends Avoiding Shutdown, Dismisses Resignation Cal...
Senator Chuck Schumer is facing criticism for his decision to support a Republican-backed spending bill and avoid a gove...
Schumer Defends Shutdown Vote, Rejects Calls to Step Down
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing criticism after a recent vote on a spending bill that averted a governmen...
Trump Sharply Criticizes Senator Rand Paul Over Funding Bill Delay
Former President Trump has increased his criticism of Republican Senator Rand Paul as Congress debates a crucial funding...
Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Federal Worker Layoffs
The former Trump administration is again asking the Supreme Court to allow the implementation of planned layoffs affecti...
Elon Musk Discusses DOGE, Government Work, and Tesla's Future
Elon Musk, formerly leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), discusses his controversial efforts to strea...
Court Upholds Block on Trump-Era Federal Workforce Cuts
A federal appeals court has decided to maintain a previous block on efforts by the Trump administration to reduce the si...
Elon Musk's Tenure at the White House: A Look Back
Today marks the end of Elon Musk's term in the White House. The tech entrepreneur, known for companies like Tesla and Sp...
US National Debt Exceeds $36 Trillion: What It Means
The United States national debt has surpassed $36 trillion, raising concerns among economists about its long-term effect...
Nonpartisan Analysis: Trump Budget Bill a "Fiscal Failure"
A new budget bill championed by the Trump administration is facing criticism. A nonpartisan analysis has labeled the Hou...
Trump Visits Capitol Hill to Rally Support for Budget Bill
President Trump met with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill today, urging them to support a budget bill that includes...
US Deficit Spending and Rising Debt Explained
The U.S. national debt is a significant economic issue, exceeding trillions of dollars. Experts warn that continued defi...
FBI Director Warns of Job Cuts Under Trump's Proposed Budget
FBI Director Kash Patel expressed concerns Wednesday about potential job losses and operational disruptions if President...
IRS Auditor Staffing Declines Sharply After Budget Adjustments
A recent report indicates the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has experienced a significant reduction in its auditing sta...
Budget Battle Looms as Trump and Congress Clash; Puerto Rican Chef Revitalizes Theater
A potential government shutdown looms as President Trump and Congress struggle to reach a budget agreement. Key sticking...
Trump Administration Considers Reclassifying Civil Service Jobs
The Trump administration is exploring a plan to reclassify some career civil servants, potentially shifting them to an "...
Government Shutdown Looms as Deadline Nears; Astronaut Homecoming Delayed
Congress faces a fast-approaching deadline to pass a short-term funding bill and prevent a government shutdown. Negotiat...
Republicans Advance Tax Cuts and Spending Bill
Senate Republicans are beginning to move forward with a major tax and spending bill championed by former President Donal...
Face the Nation: Workforce Reduction, Middle East Diplomacy
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the focus is on key policy initiatives. President Trump's plan to...
Trump Layoffs Continue; Musk Falsely Claims Social Security Fraud
A judge has allowed the Trump Administration's mass layoffs to proceed, impacting numerous federal employees. Meanwhile,...
House Passes GOP Budget Resolution; Coffee Prices Surge Due to Climate Change
The House of Representatives has approved a Republican-backed budget resolution, setting the stage for potential debates...
Saudi Arabia Hosts Ukraine Peace Talks; Voters React to Federal Layoffs
Saudi Arabia is currently hosting peace talks aimed at finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Represen...
Senate to Vote on Funding Bill; Wombat Snatcher Leaves Australia
The Senate is preparing to vote on a Republican-backed bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown. This stopgap fund...