Government spending on seniors’ benefits soon to make up majority of federal budget
More than half of the federal budget will go toward benefits for Americans 65 years and older by 2036, and that percentage is set... Read More.
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Congress rejects Trump’s proposed NASA budget cuts
House lawmakers advanced a spending bill rejecting President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to NASA, keeping the agency's budget flat at $24.4 billion.
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Nessel pushes back as Trump administration extends order keeping coal plant open
The Trump administration has again extended its emergency order keeping a west Michigan coal plant operating.
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Bipartisan praise for federal charges in Minnesota fraud cases
Minnesota officials are applauding after federal prosecutors announced sweeping fraud charges against 15 people accused of stealing more than $90 million from state-managed Medicaid... Read More.
Gabbard announces resignation, cites personal reasons
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation Friday afternoon, citing personal reasons.
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Powell out, Warsh in as new chair of Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh, an economist and former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is now chair of the central bank, replacing longtime chair,... Read More.
$580B federal highway bill clears committee; includes rail safety, EV fees
A long-awaited bill spending $580 billion on American highways and transportation infrastructure is on track to hit the U.S. House floor for a vote... Read More.
NASA reorganizes to accelerate Moon Base, lunar programs
NASA announced a reorganization of the agency Friday, restructuring key mission directorates to accelerate its lunar exploration program even as Congress and the White... Read More.
The future of American troops in Europe; Iran lead Rubio’s meeting with NATO
Defense spending, troop placement and Iran took center stage during a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and NATO leaders on Friday in... Read More.
Mace amendment would spare Democrats she targeted
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a constitutional amendment requiring natural-born citizenship for members of Congress and federal judges, sparing the Democrats she targeted while... Read More.
