The disarray among House Republicans has left a chamber of Congress hobbled at a time of international and domestic crises.
Tag: Federal Budget (US)
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U.S. Aid to Ukraine, and When It Might Run Out, Explained
President Biden has said the United States will assist Ukraine’s fight against Russia “for as long as it takes.” But Republican support for continuing aid has declined.
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Higher Rates Stoke a Growing Chorus of Deficit Concerns
A long period of higher interest rates would make the government’s large debt pile costly, a possibility that is fueling a conversation about debt sustainability.
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How Gerontocracy Explains the Matt Gaetz Clown Show
Chaotic debates over fiscal policy are part of what you get when a democracy becomes a gerontocracy.
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Against the Wall, McCarthy Does the Right Thing
At the last possible moment, Kevin McCarthy earned some credit for keeping the government open. But not a lot of credit.