Budget

Fact-Checking the Kickoff to Biden’s Re-election Campaign

Ashish - April 26, 2023

The president omitted key context when discussing the federal deficit, exaggerated his approval ratings and misstated his family history.

Budget

After a Hellish Start and a Honeymoon, McCarthy Faces His First Big Test

Ashish - April 26, 2023

The Republican speaker has stuck to partisan bills that have kept his party united. That ends with a tough vote to raise the debt...

Budget

The Debt Ceiling Debate Is About More Than Debt

Ashish - April 21, 2023

Republicans’ opening bid to avert economic catastrophe by raising the nation’s borrowing limit focuses more on energy policy than reducing debt.

Budget

What’s in the House G.O.P. Debt Limit Bill

Ashish - April 21, 2023

Republicans revealed a proposal on Wednesday that would cut federal spending and unravel parts of the Biden administration’s policy agenda in exchange for lifting...

Budget

The G.O.P.’s Fiscal Hawks Fly Far Away From Deficit Fights

Ashish - April 18, 2023

After a decade of rising deficits and soaring debt, the top White House contenders, Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, show little interest in battling...

Budget

McCarthy Proposes One-Year Debt Ceiling Increase Tied to Spending Cuts

Ashish - April 17, 2023

Clashing with President Biden, who has called for a debt limit hike with no conditions, the Republican speaker went to Wall Street to pitch...

Budget

Just a Few Top Secrets Among Friends

Ashish - April 17, 2023

What could go wrong?

Budget

Liberals Have a Blind Spot on Defense

Ashish - April 12, 2023

If you want to fight for freedom, you have to pay for it.