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What’s In (and Not In) the $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill

A big boost for the military, more aid for Ukraine, a preference for the lobster industry over whales and an overhaul of the Electoral...

Congress Gives Boeing a Reprieve on 737 Max Cockpit Changes

The move will allow two new versions of the jet to be certified without major modifications, but it requires safety changes on all Max...

Lawmakers Unveil Sprawling Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown

The legislation, which would fund the government through September, would significantly increase federal spending.

As Migrants Arrive in New York, Adams Says New Wave Would Strain City

Mayor Eric Adams said the city was in “urgent need” of state and federal funds to support new arrivals, estimating an influx of around...

Military Spending Surges, Creating New Boom for Arms Makers

The combination of the war in Ukraine and concern about longer-term threats from Russia and China are driving a bipartisan push to increase U.S....

Congress Passed an $858 Billion Military Bill. Here’s What’s in It.

Lawmakers approved an 8 percent overall budget increase, funding for Taiwan and Ukraine, and a slew of provisions focused on judicial security and environmental...

Lawmakers Move to Avoid Shutdown, Citing Progress on Spending Deal

The House scheduled debate on a bill to punt a Friday deadline and buy time to cement an agreement on a catchall measure to...

Dr. Anthony Fauci, ‘an Iconic Public Servant’

Readers laud Dr. Fauci for becoming a trusted voice on medical science. Also: Sandy Hook; a hospital model; learning during the pandemic; military spending.

Leaders Back Away From Raising Debt Ceiling, Punting Clash to New Congress

Some Democrats had hoped to act on the issue before their party loses unified control of Congress, but a lack of political will and...

After a Terrible Year for Bonds, the Outlook Is Better

October capped their worst 12-month period ever, and the economy is under pressure. Yet the fundamental math of bond returns bodes well for 2023,...

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