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The stakes for the United States are simply too high for America to turn a blind eye to a war that could spread well beyond the borders of Ukraine and ultimately threaten both American world leadership and its national security.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and congressional leaders have struck a spending framework deal that may avert a government shutdown.

Once again the threat of a government shutdown looms. This happens when Congress fails to pass an appropriation of money to fund the government. But few commentators ask the obvious

Will IRS Funding Difference Cause Shutdown?

Lawmakers return from their holiday recess this week facing a Jan. 19 deadline to reach agreement on funding for USDA and FDA and a handful of other departments and agencies amid an ongoing standoff between House Republicans and the White House.

Undoubtedly, Queen Isabella had questions for Columbus, and several entries commented on that aspect.

With lawmakers still negotiating spending levels for the 2024 fiscal year, the government is operating under a continuing resolution that maintains the federal budget at 2023 levels until January 19 for some agencies and February 2 for the rest. The unusual structure of the continuing resolution as chosen by House Speaker Mike Johnson means that Congress faces two fiscal cliffs in rapid succession, each of which could produce a partial government shutdown. That’s not the only unusual dyna...

Violence interrupters offer a unique, community-led approach to reducing violence and conflict. But concerningly, funding for these programs is now under threat.

Health care was one of the most active issue areas in 2023 and this trend is expected to continue when Congress returns in the New Year for the second session of the 118th Congress. The...

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) criticized the New York Times for providing a platform to the mayor of Gaza City, who was appointed by Hamas.