Schumer says he will work to block cuts of CDC's budget
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) will try to block a Republican-backed plan to cut parts of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) budget. he told The Associated Press. On Sunday, it argued that such a move could put public health at risk. of House version The 2025 budget for the CDC and […]
VA budget shortfall could deepen 2025 funding headaches
The $12 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) could further complicate an already heated partisan fight over how to fund the government’s 2025 budget. There is already a gap between the spending amounts in the budget drafted by House Republicans and what Democrats say should be spent, taking into account a side […]
Taiwan Proposes Highest-Ever Military Budget of $19.7 Billion
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announced on Thursday a proposed defense budget of $19.76 billion for fiscal 2025. The proposal would increase military spending by 6.7 percent through 2024, making it the highest amount ever allocated by the Republic of China (ROC) to defense. “We are determined to strengthen our self-defense capabilities and enhance cooperation with […]
Massachusetts taxpayers now on hook for after-hours bail fees, thanks to new budget
Massachusetts has taken bail reform to a new level, making law-abiding taxpayers foot the additional costs of releasing defendants from jail at night and on weekends when courts are typically closed. Since 2002, in Massachusetts, defendants seeking release outside of jail time have paid a $40 fee to have a bail commissioner or magistrate come […]
Secret Service leaders didn’t want to ‘burn through’ budget for extra Trump security, GOP lawmaker says
Exclusive: A former Green Beret appointed to the House Select Committee investigating the assassination attempt on former President Trump has questioned whether U.S. Secret Service leaders repeatedly rejected requests for increased security due to funding concerns. Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) told Fox News Digital that sources within the USSS are “unhappy” with its leadership, including […]
Spirit Airlines blames steep losses on ‘intense’ competition for budget passengers
Spirit Airlines on Thursday reported a steep second-quarter loss due to fierce competition in the low-cost airline industry. The disappointing earnings report came a day after Spirit Airlines, known for its incredibly cheap fares and bare-bones amenities, announced it would launch premium flight packages. “Continued fierce competition for price-conscious leisure travelers further strengthens our belief […]
GOP should cancel August recess to focus on border and budget issues
If Republicans truly believe we are living through unprecedented and dire times, they should use their current power to show it. Canceling the August recess and setting the stage for a border-crossing budget fight in September would show the American people how Republicans will govern if they win the election. Instead of taking taxpayer-funded trips […]
Effort to patch VA budget shortfall sees conservative resistance
Senate conservatives have shown early resistance to fast-tracking legislation to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with officials warning that benefits for millions of veterans are at risk in the coming weeks. Amid growing concerns about budget shortfalls, some senators had hoped they could pass a bipartisan […]
J.D. FOSTER: Can Republicans Save America’s Budget Before It’s Too Late?
Republicans won control of the House by promising to pass all 12 annual budget bills on time, before the House went into recess in August. Only five people passedThere is still a month until Congress returns from recess to begin the next fiscal year, but none of the other bills are likely to pass. Budget […]
Harris, Democrats announce plans to balance the budget
OK, I’m kidding, of course. But now that I have your attention, it looks like we’re going to go through the entire 2024 election cycle without any serious discussion about spending, deficits, or debt. That may be depressing, but it’s probably what voters want. We had a chance to debate this issue a few weeks […]