A crisis of compromise: Veteran budget expert warns this shutdown could reshape how Americans trust their government

As the government shutdown drags past 30 days, longtime budget advisor G. William Hoagland says this one feels different — ...
Government Executive

Pay for Trump and Congress continues in shutdown, unless they ask it be held

Some congressional members of both parties have asked that their paychecks be withheld until the current government shutdown ...
Pew Research Center

Congress has long struggled to pass spending bills on time

Rather than pass individual spending bills as envisioned in the 1974 budget law, Congress has taken to resolving its annual spending disputes by using omnibus bills or full-year continuing resolutions ...
KRTV

Thune blasts Democrats on Senate floor as shutdown hits day 30, SNAP benefits expire

John Thune erupted in anger on the Senate floor, blasting Democrats as the 30-day shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for ...

Trump and budget chief Vought are making this a government shutdown unlike any other

President Donald Trump is making this government shutdown unlike any the nation has ever seen. The White House's budget ...

Budget watchdog on $38 trillion national debt: ‘It’s tough to decide what the most appalling part is of today’s announcement’

America's debt mountain is eye-watering. The interest alone costs $1.21 trillion annually— 17% of total federal spending.

Democrats see Hegseth curtailing Congress’s oversight role

Some Democrats are accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of curtailing Congress’ oversight role with his recent order ...