Federal government
‘Brutal slog:’ government shutdown looms as bipartisan negotiations derail(The Center Square) – Government funding negotiations came to a standstill Tuesday after President Donald Trump cancelled talks with Democratic congressional leaders, saying no meeting “could possibly be… Read More
Federal government
Senate rejects both Republican and Democrat govt funding stopgaps, risking a shutdown(The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate failed to pass either Democrats’ or Republicans’ government funding proposals Friday to prevent a government shutdown. Senators have now… Read More
Crime
DOJ promises release of some Epstein records this week(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice will comply with a subpoena for records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as part of a congressional… Read More
National Debt
Report warns U.S. national debt predicted to pass $53 trillion by 2035(The Center Square) – By fiscal year 2035, the national debt is set to surpass $53 trillion, or 120% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a… Read More
Government
Social Security’s 90th anniversary sparks debate over how to address insolvency(The Center Square) – On the day before Social Security’s 90th anniversary, fiscal watchdogs are urging Congress to seriously address the program’s impending funding shortfalls – particularly in light… Read More