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Yellen Issues Debt Limit Warning to Congress

The Treasury secretary urged Congress to protect the full faith and credit of the United States by raising the debt limit.

Spending Fight Shows Limits of Trump Power to Change Fiscal Path

Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.

Money for 9/11 Health Care Was Dropped From Year-End Spending Bill

A plan to ensure long-term funding to address health needs stemming from the terrorist attacks fell to the wayside after President-elect Donald Trump and...

The Differences Between Running a Business and Running the Government

Readers discuss a guest essay arguing that running government like a business would be disastrous. Also: Liberalism; a tech court; aging gracefully.

R.F.K. Jr. Wants to Overhaul the F.D.A. How Would Scientists Change It?

While some agree with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that the agency needs reform, their ideas for fixing it are very different from his.

Congress Approves Spending Package After Political Drama

President Biden signed the spending bill early on Saturday, ensuring that there would be no lapse in government funding.

Biden Signs Spending Bill, Finalizing End to Shutdown Drama

President Biden’s signature, while technically coming after the midnight deadline for a shutdown, ensured that there would be no lapse in government funding.

How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Economy

A short lapse in funding would probably do only modest damage. But it could send a troubling signal about government dysfunction.

Which Federal Workers Would Be Affected by a Government Shutdown?

A shutdown would impact more than two million federal employees.

Elon Musk’s Growing Political Influence

Readers discuss his role in the government shutdown negotiations. Also: Trump austerity; G.O.P.’s future; clean energy; guns and young people.

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