Budget

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Monday that the country has received $1.1 billion in financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) released his 10th annual "Festivus Report" on wasteful government spending.

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced a bill that would remove almost a third of federal employees from Washington, D.C.

Social Security’s full retirement age (FRA) is set to rise again in 2025, impacting those nearing retirement who want to claim their full benefits.

Pennsylvania launched a fund for businesses in "historically disadvantaged" areas.

The Senate voted to advance its annual $895 billion defense policy bill on Monday evening, signaling that the legislation is on track for final...

With a federal shutdown looming on Friday, congressional leaders are in a race against time to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government running. Key sticking points include farm aid and disaster assistance, with bipartisan negotiations at a standstill.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revised 2025 Chicago budget proposal, the fourth draft, has eliminated plans for a property tax increase and unpaid furlough days for city employees, following resistance from the Chicago City Council.

The California Energy Commission approved a $1.4 billion plan to create more chargers for electric vehicles (EVs). The policy would result in an estimated 17,000 new chargers.

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed centrist François Bayrou as the country’s new prime minister, marking the fourth person to hold the role in just one year. This appointment comes after Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government collapsed following a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly due to deadlock over France’s 2025 budget.