Democrats stand firm against GOP budget plan, increasing chances of a shutdown
Democrats are ramping up pressure on Republican leaders regarding federal funding, making it clear that they are drawing a firm line on GOP budget proposals. This escalation increases the chances of a government shutdown by the end of the month. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned on Wednesday that House Democrats are likely to […]
Cutting wasteful spending in Washington will balance the budget, not tariffs.
Tariffs and the Federal Deficit: A Republican Dilemma In June, the federal government recorded a slight improvement in the deficit. But in July, it surged by nearly 20%, a phenomenon attributed to tariffs, despite increased tax revenue from imports. A number of protectionists are now advocating for tariffs as a solution to the deficit problem. […]
Social Security is being depleted more quickly under Trump’s new budget plan, but experts believe it won’t disappear completely.
Concerns About Social Security Among Young Americans Many young Americans are feeling anxious about the future of Social Security. Roughly 36% of those under 65 doubt that there will be effective social safety nets by the time they retire, according to recent surveys. It’s becoming increasingly clear that traditionally reliable sources of retirement income seem […]
Biden selects Delaware for his presidential library, but his board indicates they won’t establish a budget as fundraising starts.
Joe Biden has decided to establish his presidential library in his home state of Delaware, but his new advisory board is facing challenges. They are currently struggling with budget planning to secure donations for the project. The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation has assembled a committee consisting of 13 members, including figures like former Secretary […]
Preparing for Increases in Budget Taxes
When Rachel Reeves faced the Commons as prime minister last October to present her first budget, she acknowledged the challenging tax choices she had to make to restore financial stability. The increased tax burden has notably affected employers, homeowners, and investors. Additionally, the Prime Minister opened the door to potentially subjecting pension savings to inheritance […]
Colorado provides financial support to Planned Parenthood during a $1.2 billion budget deficit.
Colorado Democrats Approve Medicaid Refund Despite Budget Issues During a special legislative meeting last week, Colorado Democrats greenlit a Medicaid refund for Planned Parenthood, even though the state is grappling with a budget deficit that could reach $1.2 billion. House minority leader Rose Pugliese remarked that the Democrats, in this special session, seemed to be […]
Republican lawmakers look at Medicaid changes during new budget discussions
House Budget Committee Discusses Medicaid Reforms In the latest developments, the House Budget Committee has initiated discussions on potential reforms to Medicaid, as legislators reconvene following their summer break. This marks the second round of serious talks among Republicans regarding this issue, with sources noting that the panel is exploring modifications to previously rejected Medicaid […]
Hunter: Two-Year State Budget Enacted Into Law
Wisconsin Biennial Budget Overview The Wisconsin Biennial Budget Bill for 2025-2027 (2025 Act 15) was enacted on July 3, 2025. This budget allocates a one-time funding of $71 million to the ETF, aimed at updating the organization’s outdated pension management system. Currently, the ETF operates with an array of legacy systems that range from 11 […]
Murkowski criticizes the Trump administration’s ‘illegal’ budget cuts
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voiced her concerns on Tuesday regarding what she labeled as an “illegal” attempt by the Trump administration to retract approximately $5 billion in funding that Congress had already approved. In a post on X, Murkowski expressed strong opposition to the White House Budget Office’s efforts, emphasizing that the “illegal attempt” to […]
Tim Kaine attempting to sneak a ban on Hegseth changing base names into the military budget
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia has prevented handcuffed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s amendments related to the naming of military bases and other Pentagon assets in the upcoming 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Context The Department of Defense has participated in a notable Biden-era effort to reshape parts of American history. This included the […]