As DC fights Congress over its budget, a look back at how we got here
Advocates are seizing the moment to call for change, urging Congress not to “get back in the city management business” before ...
Federal Budget Ax Threatens Contractors, but Could Also Be an Opportunity
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through ...
Senate passes bill to avert $1B hit to D.C. budget in spending plan
The bill, which would allow the city to continue operating under its 2025 budget, still needs to be approved by the House to ...
An ‘unapologetic’ Mayor Parker proposes $872M police budget with money for forensics, tech upgrades, and recruiting
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker framed the proposal to keep funding level as a second down payment on her plan to improve public ...
US October-February budget deficit hits record $1.147 trillion
The U.S. budget deficit for the first five months of fiscal 2025 hit a record $1.147 trillion, the Treasury Department said ...
Some Colorado school districts cancel classes March 20 while teachers protest budget cuts
Boulder Valley School District and Adams 12 Five Star Schools say they cannot safely hold classes as the districts anticipate ...
Schumer to work with GOP on protecting DC budget in funding bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he would support advancing the House-passed continuing resolution, but he ...
Where Medicaid Budget Cuts Would Hit Hardest
States like New York and California, but also Louisiana, Kentucky and West Virginia would be hit hardest by Medicaid cuts, ...
Howard County Executive shares plan to fully fund 2026 school budget request
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball unveiled a plan to fully fund the Board of Education's 2026 budget request.
Romania’s Credit Rating Outlook Cut by Moody’s on Budget Risks
Moody’s Ratings lowered Romania’s credit score outlook, raising the risk it could be cut to junk as political turmoil hinders ...
D.C. parents protest Congress' funding bill over a $1B cut to the city's budget
Parents are mobilizing to persuade senators to reject the Republican funding bill, which would leave the budget for the ...
DOGE joins budget battle on side of Defense Department
Defense Secretary Hegseth is putting the military budget right in his sights. He has reallocated some spending and allied ...