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Why Hitting the Debt Ceiling Would Be Very Bad for the U.S. Economy

If Congress fails to increase the government’s borrowing limit in time, the result would be a shock to the economy and financial markets.

What the Insurrectionists of 2021 and 2023 Have in Common

Extreme opposition to social insurance and the safety net is a natural fit for an authoritarian movement that tried to overturn the constitutional order.

What’s in the New House Rules Package? Here’s a Breakdown

The rules package Republicans pushed through on Monday allows a single lawmaker to force a vote on “vacating” the speaker’s chair.

What Kevin McCarthy’s Speaker Election Could Mean for the House

The top Republican already had to work with a tiny majority and an emboldened right flank. Concessions he made to win his speakership gave...

Biden Signs Government Funding Bill, Preventing Shutdown

The $1.7 trillion measure includes more money for the military and law enforcement, along with an overhaul of how Congress counts electoral votes in...

America Should Finish the Work the Jan. 6 Committee Started

Accountability is up to the Justice Department and American voters.

Congress Proposes More Than $44 Billion for Ukraine

The spending bill unveiled Tuesday includes billions more for the country than President Biden had requested.

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.

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