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White House govt funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion
The White House proposes a dramatic increase in defense spending in fiscal 2027 while significantly reducing spending in other departments,…
Dems sue over Trump’s executive order on mail-in ballots
Democratic officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia announced Friday they're suing to block President Donald Trump’s recent…
GAO again warns Congress about nation’s ‘unsustainable fiscal path’
A federal watchdog warned Congress on Friday about the nation's mounting fiscal dangers, urging lawmakers to address what it called…
U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran; frantic search and rescue underway
A U.S. fighter jet has been shot down over southern Iran, as a search and rescue mission is underway, according…
Trump seeks 44% increase to boost military budget to $1.5 trillion
President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a budget that calls for a 44% increase in military spending, aiming to bolster…
U.S. adds 178k jobs in ‘strong’ March report amid Iran conflict
The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, exceeding expectations, after one month of conflict between the United States and…
Groups react to HHS, EPA flagging microplastics for further study
The Environmental Protection Agency designated microplastics and pharmaceuticals as priority contaminant groups Thursday. …
National debt over 4x greater than reported, accounting group says
The U.S. Treasury says the national debt is roughly $39 trillion, but a nonpartisan accounting group estimates that the true…
FBI cracks down on alleged $60M hospice fraud in LA County
The FBI made multiple arrests Thursday in Los Angeles County in connection with allegations over a total of $60 million…
Oil price hits rare premium after Trump speech
Global oil prices soared after second-term Republican President Donald Trump’s address to the nation Wednesday night. …
Report: Coordinated resilience infrastructure is needed in age of AI
Highly coordinated resilience infrastructure is needed in the age of artificial intelligence, says a new report released Thursday from the…
Some lawmakers from both parties celebrate Bondi’s removal
Lawmakers from both parties praised President Donald Trump's decision to remove Attorney General Pam Bondi from the U.S. Department of…