For most of American history, government shutdowns didn’t exist — they are a relatively recent phenomenon born of broken budget procedures and a broken political environment. Shutdowns as we know them ...

While some colleagues engaged in high-profile battles over the speaker of the House, presidential politicking and seemingly unending partisan bickering, highly effective members of the 118th Congress ...

Pending tax and spending legislation is putting additional upward pressure on the U.S. national debt. Much like the broader U.S. budget process, a legislative procedure currently being used to advance ...

Washington — The White House is expected to send Congress a rescissions package in the coming days, looking to claw back congressionally approved funding amid a broader effort to dramatically slash ...

Question: Can the U.S. Congress stop tariff wars? Answer: Congress could reverse any tariffs and pass new laws governing the conduct of trade with other nations at any time. Under the U.S.

Discover how Senate bills are created and approved in the U.S., and explore a real-world example of legislation from ...

For most of American history, government shutdowns didn’t exist — they are a relatively recent phenomenon born of broken budget procedures and a broken political environment. Shutdowns as we know them ...