Budget Cuts

Republicans are threatening to default on the national debt to force cuts to Medicare and Social Security next Congress. Both ideas could hurt the economy.

Environmental activists anticipate large budget cuts for environmental justice plans as ongoing talks in Washington continue.

The City Council voted to slash the police budget by $17.4 million as violent crime continues to surge in the city.

The Seattle Police Department said many of their newly hired, non-white officers would be the first let go should the city continue with drastic, politically motivated talks of budget cuts.

The University of Alaska said it would make every attempt to ensure students could complete their program, but said it may not be possible.

With the university's future on the line, President Jim Johnsen encouraged the community to make their voices heard before a special session on July 8.

Disability advocate organizations slam Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's proposed cuts to Special Olympics.

President Donald Trump has long promised to walk back some of Congress's $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill.

Democrats and some Republicans then Mike Mulvaney for the Trump budget proposal.

President Trump has proposed a 28 percent budget cut for diplomacy and foreign aid, which includes an unspecified reduction in financial support for the United Nations.

Obama is pushing for a broader deal that would address mandatory cuts in domestic spending.

Cameron said his proposed deal would have offered the province "financial fire power" amounting to almost £1 billion