Benefits for senior UN staff being examined as they avoid current budget cuts
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has initiated a budget cut across the UN in preparation for the 2026 budget review. This move is part of a larger reform agenda known as the UN80 initiative. Guterres previously flagged concerns about diminishing US funding, highlighting that such cuts could negatively impact global health, safety, and prosperity. The US, being […]
New York City’s large $116 billion budget will strengthen e-bike enforcement and introduce a $10 million universal childcare trial.
Mayor Eric Adams Signs $116 Billion Budget with E-Bike Crackdowns On Friday, Mayor Eric Adams finalized a handshake agreement with the city council on a budget reaching approximately $116 billion. This budget includes stricter regulations on electronic bikes, as reported by sources. The interim budget aims to establish a “sustainable delivery sector,” which will allocate […]
Senate regulations prevent gun deregulation in Trump’s large budget proposal
Trump’s Firearm Regulation Provisions Removed from Senate Bill Recent developments have seen President Donald Trump’s proposed changes to certain firearm regulations, touted as part of his “big, beautiful bill,” stripped from the Senate’s agenda. Late Thursday night, a ruling was made to eliminate provisions related to the National Firearms Act (NFA) that would have provided […]
The child tax credit might exceed $2,000 with the Republicans’ budget plan, but many families would not gain from it.
Changes to Child Tax Credits Proposed in Budget Bills Both the House and Senate are working on a budget adjustment bill that includes an increase in child tax credits. Interestingly, the House version suggests a bigger payment for families. So, what is a child tax credit? It’s a partially refundable tax credit for taxpayers with […]
John Kennedy Claims Russ Vought Is Delusional If He Believes Schumer Will Change His Mind On The Budget
Sen. John Kennedy’s Budget Proposal Remarks On Wednesday, Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy suggested that management and Budget Director Russell Vought might be underestimating the likelihood of New York Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer allowing a vote on budget measures, jokingly implying they were “using marijuana.” The White House presented a retirement package exceeding $9.5 billion […]
Trump’s budget director receives criticism from both parties in Senate over DOGE cuts
White House Budget Chief Faces Opposition Over Proposed Cuts The White House budget director, Flussel, encountered pushback from both political parties on Wednesday as he urged senators to approve approximately $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting funds. Flussel testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee to support a special request from the […]
RFK Jr. questioned about openness and budget reductions
Health Care During a House hearing on Tuesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., director of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), faced scrutiny from Democrats regarding his leadership during the Trump administration, particularly in relation to the budget request for 2026. RFK Jr. Under Fire for Transparency and Spending Cuts Democratic representatives pressed Kennedy […]
Rand Paul: GOP mega bill’s budget reductions are ‘weak’ and ‘lacking’
Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky, a notable critic within the Republican party regarding the current spending package, intensified his objections on Tuesday, labeling the legislation as “weak.” During an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Paul stated, “The cuts in spending are weak, they’re anemia and we need to do more.” He expressed concern that the […]
Lawmakers face disagreements over Iran strike while dealing with budget issues
Congress Returns to Washington Amid Tensions Over Iran Strikes This week, Congress heads back to Washington, facing significant divisions surrounding the recent U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. This situation sets a high-stakes stage for both foreign and domestic policy discussions. Within Congress, there’s a mix of opinions about the strikes. Some lawmakers, particularly […]
Republicans direct important committee to evaluate extension of Trump tax cuts as budget friendly
Senate Republicans have instructed the Joint Tax Committee (JCT) to estimate the costs associated with extending tax cuts from 2017 introduced by Trump. This joint taxation committee, which analyzes how tax legislation affects deficits, will assess the effects of 26 tax cuts and employment measures from 2017. Essentially, this serves as a continuation of “current […]