Senate Democrats oppose spending bill as possible government shutdown nears. What to know
Several Senate Democrats have said they will not vote in favor of the current spending bill, raising the chances of a ...
Top US Senate Democrat Schumer signals party support for spending bill to avert government shutdown
Top U.S. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Thursday said he would vote to advance a Republican stopgap funding bill, signaling ...
Federal Budget Ax Threatens Contractors, but Could Also Be an Opportunity
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through ...
If You Want To Cut Government Spending, You Can't Ignore the Pentagon
Since the 1950s, every effort to reduce the size and scope of government has been bulldozed by a political establishment more ...
Trimming the fat from the federal budget shouldn’t hurt the most vulnerable this much
I agree with the House Budget Committee that our government's $36-trillion debt is a problem. But who should sacrifice to ...
Government Shutdown: Schumer Backs Advancing GOP Spending Bill Ahead Of Deadline
Schumer's commitment comes a day after the top Senate Democrat said “Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate.” ...
US Senate poised to pass Republican stopgap spending bill, avert shutdown
The U.S. Senate on Friday was poised to pass a stopgap spending bill and avert a partial government shutdown, after Democrats ...
Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.
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DOGE joins budget battle on side of Defense Department
Defense Secretary Hegseth is putting the military budget right in his sights. He has reallocated some spending and allied with DOGE. He is preparing the US for warfighting.
Schumer says he'll vote to keep government open as Democrats criticize GOP plan
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the ...
Mass. budget observers warn against ‘preemptive panic’ amid federal funding threats
Massachusetts budget observers and key lawmakers are cautioning against panic and rash decisions amid threats to federal ...