Pelosi hears from GOP as Dem bill directs $200M to park in her San Francisco district
Republicans cried foul this week over $200 million earmarked in the House Democrats’ massive $3.5 trillion budget resolution for the Presidio Park in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco district, according to reports.
Social Security funds could run out of money sooner than expected, forecast warns
The primary Social Security trust fund for retirees will run out of money in 2033, one year earlier than previously estimated, according to an annual report released Tuesday.
Afghanistan exit: Tennessee Rep. Mark Green, a combat veteran, calls for extension of Aug. 31 deadline
Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., is calling on the Biden administration to extend its Aug. 31 deadline to completely withdraw the U.S. Military from Afghanistan.
Progressives demand vote on $3.5T budget resolution before infrastructure bill
Progressive lawmakers are pushing for a final vote on a $3.5 trillion budget resolution before committing to a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill that has already passed in the Senate.
House Republicans condemn Democrats' $3.5T budget resolution, say it will add to record inflation
Members of the Republican Study Committee on Tuesday condemned Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget resolution, saying it will only add to record inflation.
Pelosi reaches deal with House moderates to advance Biden's $3.5T infrastructure goals
The House on Tuesday took a step forward on President Biden's infrastructure and social spending goals after Democratic leadership forged a deal with moderates who are leery of excessive spending.
Retirement swelled during the pandemic, more than expected, study shows
Older Americans were more likely to retire during the coronavirus pandemic, which forced millions of workers out of the labor force during its peak.
Amid Afghanistan mess, Biden spending agenda faces key test as moderate Dems, Pelosi face off
Democrats don't appear to have the votes to pass their $3.5 trillion budget resolution amid a standoff over infrastructure
$300K PPP fraud case ensnares daughter of Florida Dem seeking US House seat, report says
The daughter of the former mayor of Broward County, Florida, is accused of defrauding the federal COVID-19 relief program, according to a report.
Social Security cost of living adjustment could be largest in nearly 4 decades
Social Security beneficiaries might be in for the highest in cost of living adjustment (COLA) in nearly four decades, according to new projections.
House GOP reelection committee sets more fundraising records
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) brought in $7 million in fundraising last month as the reelection arm of the House GOP continues to build resources as part of its mission to regain the chamber’s majority in the 2022 midterm elections.
Moderates may try to force Pelosi to pass $1T infrastructure bill by holding $3.5T budget resolution hostage
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and moderate Democrats and Republicans in the chamber are on a collision course over whether to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill before the Senate finishes Democrats' reconciliation bill.
Key Social Security report delay leads top Republican to press Treasury for answers
Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, sent a letter to the Treasury Department on Friday inquiring as to why an important report detailing the financial health of two popular programs, Social Security and Medicare, has yet to be released.
US trade deficit widened to record in June, showing strong pre-delta demand
The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in June as the resurgent American economy drove strong demand for foreign-made goods ahead of the Covid-19 Delta-variant surge.
House GOP reelection arm targets 15 potentially vulnerable Democrats over rising prices
The House Republican reelection committee is taking aim at 15 Democrats it considers vulnerable in the 2022 midterm elections with a new online ad blitz that spotlights the nationwide rise in inflation.
Social Security Administration backlog has delayed eligibility and card processing, study shows
Coronavirus pandemic has caused a backlog at Social Security processing centers – meaning some claimants and beneficiaries have yet to receive key documentation from the program, a new report shows.
Seniors squeezed: Tips to weather rising inflation, retirement costs
Climbing inflation has hiked the price of many household items, which has hit some Social Security beneficiaries who received a modest benefit bump this year particularly hard – but experts say there are some small ways recipients can tighten their budgets.
Pelosi says Biden doesn't have the power to cancel student loan debt
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that President Biden can't unilaterally wipe away student loan debt, as some progressives have urged him to do, and even questioned the fairness of a debt forgiveness policy.
Texas farmers request Biden administration cover illegal immigration costs
Texas farmers are requesting the Biden administration pay for all the damages to their farms caused by the surge in illegal immigration.
Republicans ask for spending cuts with debt ceiling bill, blame 'unchecked government spending' for inflation
Republicans on the House Budget Committee are asking congressional leaders to including spending controls with any increase debt ceiling increase, as the July 31 expiration of the debt limit suspension looms.