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
Politics
Republicans respond to data showing 10M will soon lose Medicaid coverage(The Center Square) – Democrats are sounding the alarm over a new analysis showing that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cause millions of Medicaid recipients to lose… Read More