In the early hours of a Thursday morning, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood up for what he believes in. He started talking on the House floor at 5 a. m. and didn't stop for over six hours. His goal? To delay a vote on President Donald Trump's huge tax cut and spending bill. Jeffries had a lot to say. He brought binders full of information to the podium. He...
House Republicans are on the brink of passing a significant budget bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This bill, backed by President Trump, has been a contentious topic within the party. With a narrow majority, Republicans could only afford to lose a few votes, making the passage of this bill a tight race. The bill focuses on extending Trump's 2017 tax c...
Wisconsin's child care providers are facing a tough situation. The state's new budget is almost ready, but not everyone is happy with it. Some child care centers say they need more help than what's being offered. The budget has set aside $330 million for child care over the next two years. But providers say this might not be enough to fix the problems they're facing...
A recent protest at NASA Headquarters saw people rallying against budget cuts. Yet, major advocacy groups like the Planetary Society stayed silent. This raises questions about their role in supporting space exploration. The protest aimed to highlight the impact of budget cuts on NASA's missions. It was a chance for groups to show solidarity with the cause. But they ...
The Senate took a big step late Saturday night, pushing President Donald Trump's spending plan forward. The vote was close, with 51 senators in favor and 49 against. Two Republicans, Thom Tillis and Rand Paul, joined Democrats in opposing the move. Trump quickly celebrated the win on Truth Social, calling it a "GREAT VICTORY. " But the fight isn't over yet. The bill ...
California is in a tough spot. The state has a $12 billion hole in its budget. To fill it, Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers had to make some hard choices. One of the biggest changes? Rolling back healthcare for low-income immigrants without legal status. Starting in 2026, California will stop taking new patients for this program. And in 2027, some immigrants will...
Chicago's schools are in a tough spot. The new leader, Macquline King, just told everyone that the money trouble is worse than they thought. They need to find $730 million, which is a lot more than they expected. This means big decisions are coming. King is new to the job, but she knows it's her job to fix this mess. She wants to make sure schools open in August wit...
NASA's top brass faced a tough crowd at a recent town hall meeting. The agency's acting administrator, Janet Petro, and other senior officials tried to reassure employees about proposed budget cuts and layoffs. But the mood was far from optimistic. Petro, along with Vanessa Wyche and Casey Swails, fielded questions about the agency's future. The three career civil s...
California is stuck in a money fight. The state just approved a huge $325 billion budget, but the arguments are far from over. Lawmakers have until Friday to finalize things before the new budget kicks in on July 1. Proposition 36 is one of the big fights. Voters approved it last year. It's about being stricter on some crimes but also helping people with drug proble...
Chicago is in a tough spot when it comes to schools. The city's teachers' union leader, Stacy Davis Gates, recently spoke out against Trump's policies. She said they're hurting public education. The union just got a big contract worth $1. 5 billion over four years. But the school district is facing a huge budget shortfall of $529 million. Davis Gates said the proble...