House GOP looks to pass two-step package to avoid government shutdownMeasure would extend government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2.By Kevin Freking6 months ago
Biden asks voters to let him ‘finish the job.’ Here’s what that meansHis goals for child care, community college and prescription drugs have been laid out, and he has made promises on civil rights that are unfulfilled.By Chris Megerian6 months ago
After debt fight, Congress turns its attention to defense budgetDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 5, 2023.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Senators seek to bypass defense caps in debt ceiling billDefense hawks demand supplementals to increase the debt ceiling agreement's defense spending caps, possibly in the next Ukraine aid bill.By Bryant Harris11 months ago
Lawmaker proposes firing federal workers who resist return to officeUnions and employees have said they feel insulted by the insinuation that they ever stopped working.By Molly Weisner11 months ago
Debt ceiling fight leaves federal workers frustrated over risk to payLawmakers urged spending caps on discretionary spending, which funds a number of things, including federal payroll.By Molly Weisner11 months ago
Veterans program funding ends up a winner in debt limit dealVeterans program funding would see an increase in fiscal 2024, unlike most other non-defense spending.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote in CongressA key test will come Tuesday afternoon when the House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the package.By Lisa Mascaro11 months ago
Debt ceiling agreement locks in Biden’s proposed defense budgetThe White House and House Republicans reached a debt ceiling agreement that increases the defense budget by 3.3% while cutting non-defense spending.By Bryant Harris11 months ago
Credit union ready with military paycheck assistance if U.S. defaults Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.By Karen Jowers12 months ago
Vets benefits, VA staff paychecks and more endangered by debt fightNegotiators will work through Memorial Day weekend in hopes of reaching a compromise on the issue before June 1.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
Debt ceiling talks teeter on brink as lawmakers leave townLawmakers aren't expected back until just two days from June 1, when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could start running out of cash.By Lisa Mascaro and Stephen Groves12 months ago