Budget group says the actual federal debt is $158.6 trillion
As Americans file their taxes at the last minute this April 15, the federal debt – and Americans’ federal debt burden – continues to grow.
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Experts split on whether Republican budget will harm Medicaid recipients
Following the passage of the $5.8 trillion budget resolution, health policy experts remain divided over whether Republican plans to find hundreds of billions of savings through Medicaid reforms... Read More.
Trump administration freezes more than $2.2 billion in funding to Harvard
The U.S. Department of Education late Monday said it is freezing more than $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard University after its president said earlier in the... Read More.
White House shrugs off tariff lawsuit from Never Trumpers
The White House said a lawsuit five businesses filed over President Donald Trump's tariffs was the work of those who oppose the president.
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S&P eyes Trump, Congress on budget, debt, taxes
Credit-rating agencies are watching a U.S. budget reconciliation process for potential impact on budget deficits and federal debt.
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Harvard rejects Trump admin demands that must be met to receive federal funding
Harvard University said Monday it will not comply with a set of demands from the Trump administration in order to receive federal funding. Those demands including ending diversity,... Read More.
New bill would remove adversary-owned stores from U.S. military bases
Several Republican lawmakers introduced legislation Monday that aims to remove retail companies owned or controlled by China, Russia, Iran or North Korea from U.S. military bases.
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Facing Trump tariffs, Japan not eager to make concessions
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday his country won't make compromises to reach quick trade deal with President Donald Trump and he's not eager to retaliate with... Read More.
DOGE cuts planned for EPA, DOE prompt probe from Democrats
With mass layoffs likely on the horizon for employees in the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, concerned Democrats are demanding answers as to how... Read More.
Helene: Half dozen state temporary housing units occupied 200 days later
Six state temporary housing units are occupied as western North Carolina continues to get on its feet from Hurricane Helene, the state auditor’s office says.
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