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The deal boosts spending for defense and nondefense programs by $300 billion over two years. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Immigration

Trump: Bipartisan budget deal includes ‘much waste’ to get Democratic support

Melissa Quinn -

February 9, 2018 3:18 pm

The national debt is approaching the size of U.S. GDP and some worry the country will face a Greek tragedy: We have a debt crisis, can't fund programs that millions depend on, and sink forever in a sea of IOUs that strangles growth for generations. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) (CQ Roll Call via AP Images)

Beltway Confidential

The era of big government has arrived

Pete Kasperowicz -

February 9, 2018 3:00 pm

Magazine

Rand Paul Triggers Overnight Government Shutdown

Haley Byrd -

February 9, 2018 11:02 am

While Sen. Rand Paul said throughout the night that he didn't want to shut the government down, it was cemented when the Senate was called into recess during the 11 p.m. hour until 12:01 a.m. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

News

‘A colossal waste of everyone’s time’: Senators strike bipartisan chord as Rand Paul forces shutdown

Al Weaver -

February 9, 2018 7:50 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was among many House and Senate fiscal conservatives who oppose the plan's steep increase in spending, specifically on the domestic side. (Senate TV via AP)

Immigration

Senate passes spending deal nearly two hours into partial government closure

Susan Ferrechio -

February 9, 2018 6:55 am

At the stroke of midnight Thursday night, the U.S. government entered its second partial shutdown of 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

News

Government enters second partial shutdown of 2018

Diana Stancy Correll -

February 9, 2018 5:38 am

House Republicans, led by Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, need political cover from President Trump, an immigration hawk beloved by the GOP base, if they're to risk crossing their most committed voters and supporting legislation that could provide amnesty to around 2 million people. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Economy

Paul Ryan, cornered on immigration, defers to Trump

David M. Drucker -

February 9, 2018 5:01 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., launched a filibuster against a spending bill negotiated by his own party's leader on Thursday. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Opinion

Dear Republicans: Big budgets equal big government

Washington Examiner -

February 9, 2018 2:35 am

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., staged a record-breaking speech in order to pressure Republicans into allowing a vote on protecting DACA recipients. But even as Democratic leaders like her plan to vote against the budget measure, she isn't actively pushing her fellow Democrats to vote against it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Immigration

House Democrats leave caucus meeting deeply divided on spending bill

laura-barronlopez, Al Weaver -

February 9, 2018 2:17 am

The Office of Management and Budget is currently preparing for a lapse in appropriations come midnight Thursday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Immigration

OMB warns government agencies to prepare for government shutdown

Diana Stancy Correll -

February 9, 2018 12:07 am

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Trump: Bipartisan budget deal includes ‘much waste’ to get Democratic support

The era of big government has arrived

Rand Paul Triggers Overnight Government Shutdown

‘A colossal waste of everyone’s time’: Senators strike bipartisan chord as Rand Paul forces shutdown

Senate passes spending deal nearly two hours into partial government closure

Government enters second partial shutdown of 2018

Dear Republicans: Big budgets equal big government

House Democrats leave caucus meeting deeply divided on spending bill

OMB warns government agencies to prepare for government shutdown

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