U.S. improper payments hit $161.8 billion, enough to buy almost 2,000 military helicopters
The federal government reported $161.8 billion in improper payments during the most recent fiscal year, according to a new watchdog report.
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Republicans push to finish southern border wall
Republican senators riding high on President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown are continuing to push forward on other border security measures, with two lawmakers... Read More.
WATCH: U.S. Rep. Schweikert on government spending, debt
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-AZ, said the federal government would have to double taxes in 20 years just to keep services at current levels... Read More.
Trump Department of Education scrubs DEI from website, workforce
The Trump administration’s Department of Education is working on eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from its website and workforce.
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Existing home sales slipped to lowest level since 1995 as prices climb
Sales of existing homes declined to the lowest level annually since 1995 while the median price reached a record high of $407,500 last year.
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New bill would end federally funded transgender surgeries, hormones for minors
Republican lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would block Medicaid from paying for gender transition drugs and surgeries for minors.
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Trump International Airport proposed, renaming Dulles
Changing the name to Donald J. Trump International Airport from Dulles International Airport has been proposed by a freshman congressman from North Carolina.
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Congressional proposal would allow litigation against sanctuary cities
Raids by ICE enforcement that captured so much media attention Thursday may pale by comparison to the litigation possibilities opened by a bill from... Read More.
Report: Illegal immigration costs taxpayers $116 billion annually
A comprehensive report by the Federation for Immigration Reform (FAIR) breaks down the cost of illegal immigration to U.S. taxpayers: $115.89 billion annually.
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Report: Here are the best worst and worst states for educational freedom
A new report from a nonprofit organization that ranks states by educational freedom found large differences between them based on their efforts to... Read More.
