Government spending
John Fetterman gives Republicans an ultimatum
Amid a possible government shutdown, Senator John Fetterman said he would wear a suit if House Republicans agree to his conditions to prevent the shutdown.
Kevin McCarthy survives speakership by doing this: Ex-GOP congressman
Former Representative David Jolly told Newsweek on Sunday that McCarthy is "playing with fire."
To Win, The GOP Must Reach Out to Independents
The first Republican presidential debate went as one would have expected.
'Bidenomics' Is Not a Viable Election Strategy
Whatever the outcome of the next election, it's obvious that American families and businesses continue to endure economic hardship.
Biden's Inflation Roller Coaster Isn't Stopping Yet
Inflation accelerated last month, just ahead of the one-year anniversary of the deceptively named Inflation Reduction Act.
Senate crosses Marjorie Taylor Greene's red line in new bill
Greene has been staunchly opposed to Ukraine funding, but the Senate's defense policy bill, which passed with bipartisan support, continues the spending.
Threat of government shutdown lingers as Congress heads for August recess
"We should not fear a government shutdown," Republican Congressman Bob Good said. "Most of what we do up here [on Capitol Hill] is bad anyway."
Speaker Kevin McCarthy's Strategic Victory
People will argue over how much the House Republicans got and how much President Joe Biden got in the final details of the legislation.
Washington Has Forgotten How To Stabilize an Economy
Beginning with the Great Recession, Washington's discretionary fiscal policy took on a lead role in economic stabilization.
Trump Is Wrong—Defaulting on National Debt Would Bring Disaster
House Republicans must not allow the U.S. to default on its debt. The consequences would be catastrophic.
After Wuhan Lab Revelations, Taxpayers Need To Know Where Their Money Goes
The COST Act will increase public access to information about taxpayer-funded projects, and ensure accountability in government.
A 'Clean' Debt Ceiling Hike Is a Dirty Deal
If our political system was honest, anyone who called Biden's debt ceiling position "clean" would not be taken seriously.
Time To Be Honest About Social Security
President Joe Biden, former president Donald Trump, and most other politicians endanger Social Security by refusing to reform it.
McCarthy's best-case debt limit scenario is also a longshot
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has blamed President Biden and Democrats for "reckless spending" but must also persuade his own caucus on the debt limit.
House GOP Majority Has Accomplished Much in Its First Hundred Days
One hundred days ago today, Kevin McCarthy was gaveled in as Speaker of the House.
Chief economist issues dire warning about looming recession
Doug Holtz-Eakin, who will testify with Moody's chief economist on Tuesday, told Newsweek, the debt limit debate is a "carbon copy" of the 2011 crisis.
To Win in the Future, the GOP Needs to Embrace Entitlement Reform Now
For years, too many in Congress were afraid of any serious effort to reform entitlement programs.
Untangling America from the Never-Ending COVID 'State of Emergency'
It is long past time that Washington is held accountable for the persisting pandemic restrictions placed on Americans.
Interest on the Debt and a Responsible Debt Ceiling
With the debt ceiling reached, it is clear we must increase in the amount of money the United States government can borrow.
To Deal with Debt, Congress Must Slow Federal Health Spending
It's long past time for policymakers to get serious about Washington's fiscal course. Congress must enact reforms to federal health programs.
Trump tells Republicans what funding to cut as McCarthy eyes deal with Dems
Donald Trump said Republicans shouldn't "vote to cut a single penny from Medicare or Social Security to help pay for Joe Biden's reckless spending spree."
Short-term Fixes for the Migrant Crisis Provoke Even Greater Disaster
No, Mayor Adams, you do not need funding "from Washington." You need a secure border.
Republicans loudly celebrate passing bill to defund IRS in video
The GOP voted to pass the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act while pushing the claim new funding will be used to hire 87,000 auditing agents.
House Republicans' IRS cuts would add over $100B to deficit: Budget Office
The first proposal would cut $71 billion in funding for the IRS, impacting the agency's ability to enforce collections from the wealthy.
Liz Cheney says U.S. will "suffer" if McCarthy concedes on defense
McCarthy told reporters after the 13th speaker vote that he believes lawmakers will "finish this once and for all" when the House reconvenes Friday night.
Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Republican "traitors" over omnibus bill
Several House Republicans have criticized their counterparts in the Senate for working to pass the spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
Omnibus bill "hanging by a thread" as it faces five major hurdles
A major storm bearing down on Washington, D.C. could complicate lawmakers' plans to head home for the holidays.
Mitch McConnell faces Republican revolt over his "number one priority"
A group of House Republicans warned earlier this week that they would not work with Senate colleagues who helped to pass a government funding bill.
Trump slams McConnell for supporting omnibus bill: "Total betrayal"
Former President Donald Trump took aim at the Senate minority leader on Friday with a fiery message.