Tag: Budgets

Finance and Economy

Chicago City Council demands Brandon Johnson make ‘real savings,’ not tax tricks in city budget

Rena Rowe · September 29, 2026 12:16 pm

Op-Eds

Congress pushed a $1.8 trillion spending fight past Election Day. That’s the point

Jose Navarro · September 29, 2026 11:00 am

Beltway Confidential

California high-speed rail is paying for nightclub outings for consultants

Zachary Faria · September 16, 2026 3:01 pm

Defense

‘Expect an Air Force that’s not as ready as it needs to be’ without full budget and reconciliation, leaders warn

Mike Brest · September 15, 2026 12:06 pm

Education

String of students struck by cars, including one fatality, reignites outrage over Fairfax County’s removal of crossing guards

Mia Cathell · September 14, 2026 5:00 am

Op-Eds

Stealing from our children: $40 trillion isn’t just a budget crisis — it’s a freedom problem

Yali Nuñez · September 8, 2026 11:00 am

Op-Eds

Trump wants to cut NIH. What future medicines will your family lose?

David Adler · September 7, 2026 8:00 am

Op-Eds

Josh Shapiro gets stuff undone

Nathan Benefield · September 5, 2026 6:00 am

Op-Eds

We just hit $40 trillion in debt — and my government pacemaker helped

Bob Armstrong · September 4, 2026 11:00 am

Mamdani’s favorability in New York continues to climb

Claire Carter · August 12, 2026 12:09 pm

Defense

Hegseth pushes for $1.5 trillion defense spending package during Joint Base Lindsey Graham ceremony

Claire Carter · August 10, 2026 1:58 pm

Entertainment

America 250 is in full swing. Where is the spending happening?

Emily Hallas · August 10, 2026 5:00 am