VA to get largest funding boost in history
The funds are part of a pair of spending bills approved by lawmakers on Thursday.
Ivanka Trump announces $100M more for women's global development fund
The fund will "empower millions of women around the world," Ivanka Trump said.
Veterans Affairs secretary touts health care reforms after scathing audit
No veterans were harmed, Robert Wilkie tells FOX Business' Liz MacDonald.
Washington governor wants to spend $300M to help homeless
“This homelessness problem touches every part of the state,” said Inslee, a Democrat.
Trump poised to sign family leave bill to benefit federal workers
Family leave is a cornerstone issue for the president's daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump, who has praised the legislation before its congressional approval. It would give 12 weeks of paid leave to mothers and fathers of newborns, newly adopted children or foster children.
House’s $1.4T spending bill is ‘really irresponsible’: CRFB president
President Trump is set to vote on a spending bill that will increase the national debt by nearly $500 billion, and Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget president Maya MacGuineas is sounding the alarm.
The Democratic-controlled House passes $1.4 trillion federal spending bill
The House voted to pass a $1.4T spending package, handing Trump a victory on U.S.-Mexico border fence.
U-Haul offers free storage after tornadoes plague Louisiana
The dominant figure within the do-it-yourself moving and self-storage industry is offering a month of free storage at three facilities in Louisiana.
Lawmakers seek to raise minimum tobacco purchase age, repeal ObamaCare taxes via spending deal
The deadline to fund the government is 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday.
Lawmakers from both parties rally around 'no budget no pay' ahead of deadline
Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Rick Scott are reaching across the aisle.
California governor rejects $13.5 billion PG&E settlement
The decision marks a major setback in the embattled utility company's race to meet a June 30 deadline to emerge from bankruptcy protection.
FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
Thursday's vote starts the months-long process to make that happen. The next step is a comment period before the FCC moves to an order.
Alpharetta, Georgia cancels veterans parade over Confederate flag lawsuit
"It’s just time for us to get out of this parade business," Mayor Jim Gilvin said at the Monday meeting.
Federal judge blocks $3.6 billion transfer to border wall
A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s attempt to transfer $3.6 billion in military construction funds to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
USMCA big win for American workers, economy: Rep. Zeldin
The USMCA must be passed "right away," Zeldin said.
NYC 'homeless hotel' owners got $12.5M in rebates, plus tax breaks
Owners of NYC hotels that have recently been converted into homeless housing saved $12.5 million in the most recent tax cycle – in addition to tax breaks.
Steve Moore: Pelosi, Schumer hate 'tax cuts for the rich' except for Tesla, GM electric vehicle drivers
Democrats Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi are head cheerleaders for a bill that would extend and even expand tax favors to pad the pockets of mostly wealthy Americans who can afford to buy pricy Tesla and GM electric vehicles.
Lottery ticket worth $14M unclaimed after deadline expires
Monday marked the deadline for the winner claim the $14.6 million lottery.
5G wireless coming to rural America thanks to $9B from FCC
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced today that he intends to establish the $9 billion 5G Fund for rural America.
US education spending: States that spend the most, least
States that spend less on education don't necessarily see lower graduation rates.