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Government shutdown talk starts early ahead of a tough funding fight

Congressional leaders are already starting to trade blame for a government shutdown, two months before the funding deadline.

7 weeks ago

Senators criticize CFPB for dropping action on troops’ overdraft fees

CFPB ordered Navy Federal in November 2024 to pay $80 million to service members unfairly charged overdraft fees. CFPB terminated that mandate this month.

By Karen Jowers

2 months ago

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine

Trump said European allies would buy “billions and billions” of dollars of U.S. military equipment to be transferred to Ukraine.

By Illia Novikov, AP

2 months ago

Proposed Senate defense bill would add $500M in long-term Ukraine aid

The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative is one of two main ways the Pentagon has provided military support to Ukraine over the last three years.

By Noah Robertson

2 months ago

VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze order

White House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Navy shipbuilding plan would cost $1 trillion over the next 30 years

The Navy's plan for its future fleet would require $1 trillion and a drastic increase in productivity at the nation's shipyards.

By Nikki Wentling

8 months ago