Budget math undercuts Bessent’s deficit reduction pledge
President Donald Trump's next budget projects federal deficits running more than double Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's stated target through at least 2029 while also... Read More.
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Advocates applaud, condemn SPLC wire fraud charges
Lawmakers and political action groups simultaneously applauded and condemned the U.S. Department of Justice's new superseding indictment from a grand jury against the Southern... Read More.
GOP maintains leads despite congressional redistricting
Republican candidates in congressional races throughout California's redrawn districts still maintain razor-thin margins with all precincts partially reporting on Wednesday afternoon.
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WATCH: Trump acknowledges Iranian hardliners could jeopardize deal
Still hopeful the U.S. and Iran can strike a deal on its nuclear program, President Donald Trump acknowledged Wednesday that the volatility inside Iran,... Read More.
Trump targets 60 economies with forced labor tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative proposed tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including Canada, Mexico, Japan and the European Union, arguing... Read More.
Hilton, Becerra remain ahead in California gubernatorial race
It still appears that Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra will advance out of the June 2 primary and into the Nov. 3 general election... Read More.
Republican data privacy bill scrutinized in congressional hearing
Businesses and online privacy advocates hold diametrically opposing views on the wisdom of congressional Republicans' plans to enact a nationwide framework for consumer data... Read More.
Lawmakers probe $1.2B Ohio Medicaid fraud
Federal lawmakers called for greater fraud enforcement in the Medicaid Waiver Program on Wednesday, citing concerns over recent reports of $1.2 billion in fraudulent... Read More.
Michigan lawmakers spar over Rx Kids program amid oversight concerns
Michigan lawmakers are sparring over the future of the state's Rx Kids program, a cash-assistance initiative that has received more than $300 million in... Read More.
Retirees face $5,500 average cut to annual Social Security benefits in 2032
Over 60 million Americans could see their monthly Social Security checks slashed by $500 on average starting in 2032, according to a new report... Read More.
