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“We are truly heading for the first-ever shutdown about nothing,” said Michael Strain, director of economic policy studies at the American Enterprise…

After Congress did not extend a pandemic-era tax credit, California’s poverty rate for children rose from 7.5% to nearly 17% in one year.

While this has been labeled the “Seinfeld Shutdown,” the impending government shutdown is more like Yellowstone. It’s all about House Republicans feuding as extremists try to oust Kevin McCarthy.

In 1995 and 1996, the federal government shut down as House Republicans and the Clinton administration clashed over spending cuts. In 2013, the government shut down because of a partisan disagreement over President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. In 2018, Democrats bucked President Donald Trump's demands to fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall, leading to the longest shutdown in U.S. history. And now?Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories fro...

GOP infighting is pushing the country to a standstill

New Census data recently confirmed what many advocates saw coming: We squandered one of the greatest achievements in antipoverty policy this nation has ever known.

Some say the former president’s tariffs were an act of genius, Others say – not true. However, his latest 10% tariff idea is problematic and would affect retail trade.

Initiative To Help Find A Career Of Their Choice

We need more who lack PhDs to correct the fallacy-stalked who have them.

You’re likely to hear more about industrial policy from politicians and economists. It entails government support for specific industries such as semiconductors, export subsidies, and federal research and development funding,