Peoples money is on the line and it is urgent right now to find a deal on funding the right way and avoid a government shutdown. It's not looking good though. The lack of political understanding and the disagreements over how much money for what area will restart the fight in March at a whole new level since this time they also deal with a completely new, and so...
A massive wave of changes was announced concerning trade and economy. Headlines were grabbed after Donald Trump had declared that a fresh series of tariffs were imminent. The targets were countries like Mexico, China and Canada. Focusing on specific products, including chips, oil and gas, the aim was to shake up global market dynamics. Oil and gas tariffs ...
You might be surprised to learn that former President Donald Trump is making a comeback in the political world. Just a few years ago, many people thought his political career was over. But now, he's back in the spotlight, and some people are wondering if he could even become president again. Trump's return to politics is a big deal because it's not something that ha...
Senate Republicans are openly critical of their counterparts in the House of Representatives. They're worried about the House's ability to function effectively, especially with a slim GOP majority and the looming threat of government shutdowns. Senate members like Sen. Josh Hawley from Missouri are skeptical about the House's capacity to manage upcoming challenges, s...
In the heart of Phoenix, thousands of Donald Trump's supporters gathered at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2024. The event, buzzing with energy, celebrated Trump and billionaire Elon Musk for causing a stir in Washington. Speakers and attendees chanted against bipartisanship, urging a shift towards "hyper-partisanship. " Despite Trump's failed attempts to influence ...
President Joe Biden signed a bill preventing a federal shutdown on Saturday. The deal keeps the government running at current levels until March 14 and includes $100 billion for disaster relief and $10 billion for farmers. Biden saw this as a compromise, ensuring the government operates at full capacity, which he considered good news for the American people. House Sp...
As federal workers like Johnny Zuagar, a statistician at the U. S. Census Bureau, prepare for Christmas, they’re also bracing for potential job furloughs due to government funding issues. With the possibility of a shutdown looming, many are cautious about spending on holiday gifts, worrying about what this could mean for their families. The continuous debate in Congr...
In a last-minute effort to prevent a government shutdown, the Republican-led House passed a temporary funding bill on Friday evening. This bill would keep the government running through March 14, avoiding unpaid work for federal employees during the holidays. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, with 366 votes for and only 34 against. This bill now heads to the Sena...
This week, billionaire Elon Musk caused a stir on social media. He posted over 100 times, sharing information about a government funding bill that wasn't accurate. Musk claimed lawmakers were getting a big raise, but the truth was different. The most they could get was a small increase of 3. 8%. He also said the bill was funding a new stadium for the NFL's Washington...
Are you planning to fly somewhere for the holidays? A government shutdown might mess up your plans if lawmakers can't agree on a spending bill by Friday night. This could mean big changes at airports. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting a busy time, with about 40 million people flying between December 19 and January 2. That's a rise from last yea...