The attention that the budget process brings can breed dysfunction.
Tag: Johnson, Mike (1972- )
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Biden Signs Spending Bill, Staving Off a Government Shutdown
The bill sidesteps an immediate crisis, but the path to a longer-term agreement on government spending is unclear.
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Debate on Surveillance Law Heats Up as Expiration Date Looms
If congressional inaction lets Section 702 lapse on New Year’s Eve, officials believe the program could lawfully operate into April.
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Congress Prevented a Shutdown, but the Spending Fight Is Far From Over
Lawmakers bought time for talks, but heading off another shutdown threat early next year will be difficult. And a separate funding measure for Israel, Ukraine and the border remains unaddressed.
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House Republicans, Stalled on Spending, Weaponize the Power of the Purse
As Congress struggles to do the bare minimum of keeping the government funded, House Republicans are using the annual federal spending bills to try to punish the Biden administration.