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This week in Congress: December’s first shutdown deadline
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4.
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Postal regulators move to let stamp prices jump higher
The Postal Regulatory Commission announced the decision as part of a much-anticipated, 10-year review of the Postal Service’s stamp rates.
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![Congress prioritizes cyber issues for homeland security funding in 2018 [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635857881191799854-dhs-gettyjpg.jpg?w=300)
Congress prioritizes cyber issues for homeland security funding in 2018 [Commentary]
Increased DHS funding continues a trend. Cybersecurity and IT have moved more and more to the forefront of attention each year since DHS’s inception.
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White House: ‘We are not anticipating a shutdown’
President Donald Trump and Congress’ top Republican and Democratic leaders were to discuss spending Tuesday, but the Democrats — Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi — backed out after Trump criticized them on Twitter.
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Will tax reform hurt Trump’s military buildup? GOP defense hawks are shrugging it off
The White House-backed tax plan is projected to increase the deficit by $1.4 trillion over the next decade, but Senate defense hawks are saying that they’re not worried steeper deficits will squeeze future military spending.
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Trump’s tweet sparks fears of a looming government shutdown
If lawmakers can’t reach a budget deal in the next two weeks, it could disrupt military pay and base operations.
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Impending shutdown, full slate of unfinished business will test lawmakers
The crush of unfinished business facing lawmakers would be daunting even if Washington were functioning at peak efficiency.
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After holiday break, shutdown threat looms for Congress
After Congress returns from its Thanksgiving recess, budget forecasters are hoping for a year-end spending deal, a pre-Christmas miracle to avert a government shutdown.
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Postal Service: Red ink for 11th year in row as mail slumps
Without help, “our financial results will continue to deteriorate and likely at an accelerated rate,” said Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan. “We cannot generate enough revenue or cut enough costs to pay all of our bills.”
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![A national security case for tax reform [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635888246850517785-120209460jpg.jpg?w=300)
A national security case for tax reform [Commentary]
Supporters of tax cuts are merely pushing future defense spending cuts to the future by eliminating revenues to pay for them.
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This week in Congress: December’s first shutdown deadline
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4.
-
Postal regulators move to let stamp prices jump higher
The Postal Regulatory Commission announced the decision as part of a much-anticipated, 10-year review of the Postal Service’s stamp rates.
-
Congress prioritizes cyber issues for homeland security funding in 2018 [Commentary]
Increased DHS funding continues a trend. Cybersecurity and IT have moved more and more to the forefront of attention each year since DHS’s inception.
-
White House: ‘We are not anticipating a shutdown’
President Donald Trump and Congress’ top Republican and Democratic leaders were to discuss spending Tuesday, but the Democrats — Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi — backed out after Trump criticized them on Twitter.
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Will tax reform hurt Trump’s military buildup? GOP defense hawks are shrugging it off
The White House-backed tax plan is projected to increase the deficit by $1.4 trillion over the next decade, but Senate defense hawks are saying that they’re not worried steeper deficits will squeeze future military spending.
-
Trump’s tweet sparks fears of a looming government shutdown
If lawmakers can’t reach a budget deal in the next two weeks, it could disrupt military pay and base operations.
-
Impending shutdown, full slate of unfinished business will test lawmakers
The crush of unfinished business facing lawmakers would be daunting even if Washington were functioning at peak efficiency.
-
After holiday break, shutdown threat looms for Congress
After Congress returns from its Thanksgiving recess, budget forecasters are hoping for a year-end spending deal, a pre-Christmas miracle to avert a government shutdown.
-
Postal Service: Red ink for 11th year in row as mail slumps
Without help, “our financial results will continue to deteriorate and likely at an accelerated rate,” said Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan. “We cannot generate enough revenue or cut enough costs to pay all of our bills.”
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A national security case for tax reform [Commentary]
Supporters of tax cuts are merely pushing future defense spending cuts to the future by eliminating revenues to pay for them.
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This week in Congress: December’s first shutdown deadline
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4.
-
Postal regulators move to let stamp prices jump higher
The Postal Regulatory Commission announced the decision as part of a much-anticipated, 10-year review of the Postal Service’s stamp rates.
-
![Congress prioritizes cyber issues for homeland security funding in 2018 [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635857881191799854-dhs-gettyjpg.jpg?w=1024)
Congress prioritizes cyber issues for homeland security funding in 2018 [Commentary]
Increased DHS funding continues a trend. Cybersecurity and IT have moved more and more to the forefront of attention each year since DHS’s inception.
-
White House: ‘We are not anticipating a shutdown’
President Donald Trump and Congress’ top Republican and Democratic leaders were to discuss spending Tuesday, but the Democrats — Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi — backed out after Trump criticized them on Twitter.
-
Will tax reform hurt Trump’s military buildup? GOP defense hawks are shrugging it off
The White House-backed tax plan is projected to increase the deficit by $1.4 trillion over the next decade, but Senate defense hawks are saying that they’re not worried steeper deficits will squeeze future military spending.
-
Trump’s tweet sparks fears of a looming government shutdown
If lawmakers can’t reach a budget deal in the next two weeks, it could disrupt military pay and base operations.
-
Impending shutdown, full slate of unfinished business will test lawmakers
The crush of unfinished business facing lawmakers would be daunting even if Washington were functioning at peak efficiency.
-
After holiday break, shutdown threat looms for Congress
After Congress returns from its Thanksgiving recess, budget forecasters are hoping for a year-end spending deal, a pre-Christmas miracle to avert a government shutdown.
-
Postal Service: Red ink for 11th year in row as mail slumps
Without help, “our financial results will continue to deteriorate and likely at an accelerated rate,” said Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan. “We cannot generate enough revenue or cut enough costs to pay all of our bills.”
-
![A national security case for tax reform [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635888246850517785-120209460jpg.jpg?w=1024)
A national security case for tax reform [Commentary]
Supporters of tax cuts are merely pushing future defense spending cuts to the future by eliminating revenues to pay for them.
