DEFICIT REDUCTION

May 31 2026FINANCE

France keeps its strong credit score despite money worries

France just got good news about its financial health. The country still holds an A+ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings. That means lenders see France as a safe place to invest money right now. The French finance minister shared this update recently. He said the government isn’t relaxing its effo

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May 08 2025POLITICS

The Republican's Medicaid Muddle

The Republican Party is in a pickle. They're trying to push through a big bill, but they can't agree on how to handle Medicaid. Some Republicans are worried about cutting Medicaid too much, while others want to slash spending to reduce the deficit. It's a tough spot for Speaker Mike Johnson, who's t

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