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Many local leaders have never gotten a federal grant and don't know where to start, experts say. They need help to build their capacity to compete.

House Republicans are seizing on the debt ceiling crisis to hammer home criticisms of economic policy.

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy debated bills that would lower some banks' regulation and allow banks to pay some Deposit Insurance Fund assessments with Treasuries.

Former President Donald Trump is already established as a major player in the 2024 presidential race. His choice of a running mate will be a crucial factor in his campaign. But who will be Mr. Trump's choice as second-in-command? That subject is already a source of interest to pollsters. For starters, here's a NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ survey which gauges the appeal of Mr. Trump's potential partners.

Streamlining the federal grant process should start with getting rid of the "government legalese" that complicates notice of funding opportunities, experts said.