Republicans are unhappy about Trump’s suggestion to postpone the shutdown deadline.
Republican Pushback on Trump’s Funding Bill Republicans are expressing early concerns regarding President Trump’s latest short-term funding proposal. The administration has put forth a Continuing Resolution (CR) aimed at extending financial support through January. Yet, some GOP members worry that this could lead to another year of flat funding for federal agencies. “Once we hit […]
Republicans and Democrats escalate finger-pointing as shutdown deadline approaches
Legislators are setting up the narrative that the other party will bear the brunt of responsibility if the government shuts down at the end of the month. As both parties strategize to fund the government before the September 30 deadline, they’re increasingly shifting blame, pointing fingers at who’s going to be at fault if things […]
Preview of Sunday Programs: Congress races before shutdown deadline while Trump’s economy falters
With the September 30 deadline looming, Congress is in a race to avert potential government shutdowns. Democrats are signaling that they might withhold crucial votes needed to sustain federal funding. This Democratic push, coupled with internal divisions among Republicans, is putting fundraising negotiations at risk. Lawmakers like Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), who is part of the […]
Republicans split over approach to government funding as shutdown deadline approaches
House Members Face Disagreements Over Spending Bill Duration In the House, there’s a bit of a clash among members regarding how long the stopgap spending bill should last. This disagreement comes amid concerns about a potential government shutdown, which has been looming for weeks. While Congress is working on determining spending levels for 2026, some […]
EV tax credits are running out soon, but there’s some leeway with the deadline.
Phoenix – Auto dealers are anticipating a bustling month for electric vehicle (EV) sales as the federal tax credit deadline approaches, but there’s some uncertainty regarding the September 30th cut-off. The IRS has recently updated its FAQs, stating that the credit isn’t available for vehicles acquired after September 30th. The crucial factor now is the […]
Fiscal conservatives raise alarms in the House as shutdown deadline approaches
On Thursday, the House of Representatives’ Finance Hawks decided to withhold funding measures but signaled their concerns about government spending despite allowing the measures to pass. This was a clear message to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), highlighting the stance of members who are at odds as the month-end deadline looms. It gave him a chance […]
Trump establishes a deadline to reduce candidates in crowded NYC mayoral contest: ‘He’ll take any necessary actions’
Trump Weighs in on NYC Mayoral Race The clock is ticking. Former President Trump has reportedly expressed a desire to see a change in leadership at New York City’s eclectic city hall before the week’s end. His intentions come amidst concerns about the city’s direction, particularly in light of the upcoming election, according to sources. […]
Senate Republicans face challenges over Trump funding cuts as the deadline approaches
Senate Republicans Tackle Trump’s $4.9 Billion Foreign Aid Cut and Government Funding Senate Republicans are currently navigating President Donald Trump’s recent decision to cut $4.9 billion in foreign aid while also facing a critical deadline for government funding. Democrats in the Senate have expressed concerns that if Republicans attempt to block congressional funding again—after previous […]
Congress comes back from break with an Oct. 1 deadline for government funding.
Congress Returns to Session with Key Deadlines Ahead Both the House and Senate resumed their sessions on Tuesday after a lengthy summer recess. There’s a pressing deadline approaching to fund government activities for the busy autumn season. The government funding is due by October 1st. Crucially, Democrats will need to secure votes to break the […]
How to obtain the $7,500 EV tax credit even after the September 30 deadline
The federal tax credit for people buying or leasing electric vehicles is set to end after September 30th. But, it seems there might be a bit of breathing room until then. A recent document from the IRS clarifies some things about this. In July, tax credits of up to $7,500 were eliminated as part of […]