In a drastic move, the White House has initiated layoffs affecting over 4,000 federal employees as part of its reduction-in-force strategy during the ongoing government shutdown. Key departments like Treasury and Health and Human Services are hit hardest, raising concerns about public services.
As the government shutdown enters its second day, President Trump threatens mass layoffs and significant budget cuts, targeting programs crucial to Democrats. The shutdown could lead to severe economic repercussions and affect healthcare funding for millions.
As the threat of a government shutdown looms, President Trump’s budget office has issued a memo warning of mass job cuts for federal workers. This has escalated tensions between Democrats and the White House, raising political and economic stakes.
The White House budget office is preparing for mass firings in case of a government shutdown, targeting non-essential programs. This move escalates the funding standoff with Democrats and raises concerns over federal job security.
President Trump's controversial healthcare bill aims to cut $1.1 trillion from Medicaid over the next decade, risking coverage for millions and jeopardizing rural hospitals. With a razor-thin majority in the House, the bill's fate remains uncertain.
The proposed One Big Beautiful Bill by Republicans threatens vital resources for low-income families, cutting Medicaid, SNAP, and imposing new hurdles. Discover the implications for millions of children across the U.S.
Senate Republicans proposed significant changes to Trump's tax-cut bill, causing friction with House colleagues. The revised plan aims to make certain tax breaks permanent but faces opposition on spending cuts and Medicaid reforms.
As Congress debates President Trump's ambitious legislation, the Congressional Budget Office faces scrutiny for projecting a $2.4 trillion increase in federal deficits, igniting fierce political battles.
President Trump's ambitious legislative agenda could add over $2.4 trillion to the national debt in the next decade, facing criticism from figures like Elon Musk. House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks dialogue with Musk as the Senate pushes forward.
The CBO has revised its estimate for the national debt impact of Trump's tax cut bill, now predicting an addition of $2.4 trillion. This comes after Elon Musk criticized the legislation, stirring debate among Republicans as they prepare for Senate action.
