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Budget bill would add trillions to U.S. debt and increase inequality, Nobel laureate economists say
Six Nobel laureate economists say GOP-backed "big beautiful bill" will hurt millions of Americans and weaken the U.S. economy ...
Today on Capitol Hill: Rescissions package, budget talks and milk bill for schools
We're tracking several developing headlines on Capitol Hill, including lawmakers debating President Donald Trump's "one big beautiful bill" and another measure allowing schools to serve whole and 2% ...
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House lawmakers to unveil draft budget for vets programs this week
Congressional appropriators will unveil their first draft of the fiscal 2026 federal budget this week, with a House committee ...
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White House comes out with sharp spending cuts in Trump's 2026 budget plan
WASHINGTON — The White House released President Donald ... said the plan showed fiscal discipline given the problems of persistently high budget deficits. The budget released on Friday did ...
White House releases RFK Jr.-led report on chronic disease
RFK Jr.'s MAHA report blames chronic illnesses on ultra-processed foods, chemicals and sedentary behavior among children. It ...
House Republicans press ahead on Trump agenda bill with key issues up in the air
After a meeting with Trump and conservative holdouts, Speaker Mike Johnson said he planned told hold a floor vote Wednesday ...
Five big issues looming over the final days of the legislative session
Some of the thorniest and most divisive policy issues of the session stand between Maine lawmakers and their plan to adjourn on June 18. While the biggest outstanding item on the agenda is finalizing ...
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White House budget proposals send mixed messages on health care, addiction
Trump plans to propose spending $520 million on the 988 system next year — the same amount as in the current fiscal year, ...
Musk leaves White House with frustrations, little progress on debt
Elon Musk is exiting the White House with little to show for his cost-cutting push and a list of frustrations from his time ...