Spending

Spending 13 hours ago

Dems propose 8.7% pay raise for federal workers to make up for COVID, Trump

House Democrats have proposed legislation that would give federal workers a 8.7% pay raise, which they said is needed after dealing with COVID and former President Trump.

Michigan 2 days ago

Dem-controlled Michigan Legislature approves $1B spending plan

The Michigan Legislature approved Thursday night a spending package amounting to $1.1 billion for industry and the state's economic development fund.

OPINION 3 days ago

Biden is derelict in his duty on the debt limit. It's time for him to step up and get in the game

Economists say the U.S. is likely to reach the drop-dead date to pay its bills later this summer. It is time for the White House to engage in serious, bipartisan conversations.

Spending 5 days ago

McConnell tosses debt ceiling hot potato to Biden, McCarthy: ‘That’s where a solution lies’

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that only House Speaker McCarthy and President Biden are in a position to negotiate a debt ceiling fix.

Spending 5 days ago

Debt ceiling increase sends Dems into full apocalypse mode: ‘Chaos,’ ‘recession,’ ‘global financial crisis’

Democrats are warning of financial ruin and economic chaos because Republicans are seeking spending cuts as part of a debt ceiling increase later this year.

Spending 6 days ago

Watchdog finds up to $45B spent on fake COVID unemployment claims: ‘Substantial levels of fraud’

A new report from the federal government's watchdog agency found as much as $45 billion was wasted on fake unemployment claims during the COVID pandemic.

Spending 6 days ago

Democrats push to eliminate the debt ceiling, allow unlimited government borrowing

Dozens of House Democrats are supporting a bill that would eliminate the debt ceiling and allow the federal government to borrow whatever it needs to pay its bills.

VIDEO January 21

The COVID relief fund created a ‘massive target’ for criminals to ‘rip-off’ the system: Matt Weidinger

American Enterprise Institute’s Matt Weidinger breaks down the ongoing investigation into the $163 billion of COVID relief funds that have gone unaccounted for. 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 19

House conservative leader rips media for ‘irrational’ debt ceiling coverage, vows ‘serious fiscal reform’

The chairman of the RSC tore into the press for its hysterical coverage of the debt ceiling, and told his members the GOP would insist on spending cuts before allowing more borrowing.

Spending January 19

Conservatives sharpen their spears for historic debt ceiling fight

Conservatives are getting ready for a fight over the debt ceiling, but one immediate question is whether Democrats will send anyone to the negotiating table.