Legislators seek to avoid a government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson said members of Congress in both the House and Senate have reached a deal on federal spending.…
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Treasury Department Reports U.S. Debt Surpasses $34 Trillion
Highest-ever debt milestone for the United States. The Treasury Department reported that the federal government reached the highest recorded levels of public debt, closing 2023 with $34.001 trillion…
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FAA Developing Tool to Facilitate Space Launches and Commercial Flights
Congress has extended FAA funding through early March. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking to ensure that increased commercial space launches do not impact commercial flight schedules…
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Transportation Inspector General Releases Secretary’s Travel Review
The extensive flight use complied with government regulations. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Inspector General, the department’s internal accountability office, concluded that Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s use…
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USDA Seeks Funding From Congress for WIC Program
The supplemental nutrition program is among those that have not received appropriations for the current fiscal year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates there are 810,000 who…
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White House Holds 2023 Tribal Nations Summit
Administration announces actions to support Tribal nations. The White House recently held the 2023 Tribal Nations Summit, where President Joe Biden and administration officials unveiled a number of…
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Treasury Department Estimates National Debt Near $34 Trillion
One legislator says federal spending is at a breaking point. The U.S. Census population clock shows the population of America to be nearly 336 million people. The Treasury Department…
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President Announces $8.2 Billion for Passenger Rail Systems
A high-speed rail line between Nevada and California is included. President Joe Biden said his administration has authorized $8.2 billion in funding for ten passenger rail projects. He made…
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New House Bill Would Tax University Endowments
Legislation motivated in part by recent antisemitism. Some members of the House and Senate have expressed concerns surrounding the massive endowments colleges and universities receive from private donors…
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Ukrainian President Zelensky Cancels Senate Classified Meeting
Debates intensify regarding ongoing Ukraine funding. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky canceled a classified meeting on Tuesday, the day before the Senate was set to vote on $61 billion…
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