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Fight over government funding and health care subsidies is ‘life or death,’ says House Democrat
NBC News· 2025-09-30 21:01
We want to join now the Virginia Democratic Congressman Suas Submanium who is among those who are keeping a very close eye on what's happening on Capitol Hill. Congressman, I appreciate you being with us. It does look increasingly like a shutdown is unavoidable.You live in a Virginia district, of course, filled with federal workers, the highest number of federal workers in the country in California right behind them, the state of Virginia. What is your message to those in your home state at this moment. I h ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-09-30 17:50
With the Oct. 1 deadline looming, Congress faces another standoff over government funding. Here's what to know https://t.co/a5qDBpSKIg ...
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Investopedia· 2025-09-30 00:01
With Republicans and Democrats at an impasse over funding the federal government, a partial shutdown looks more likely than not. Here's how a shutdown could affect the economy. https://t.co/DrkRcw58xx ...
Supreme Court lets Trump administration withhold $4 billion in foreign aid
CNBC Television· 2025-09-26 23:03
Government Funding & Fiscal Policy - The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the White House's authority to withhold $40 billion in foreign aid that was previously approved by Congress [2] - This ruling raises concerns about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches regarding federal spending [3][4] - The ruling specifically addresses foreign aid, but it creates uncertainty about future funding bills and potential White House actions to withhold other funds [4][5] - Congress is currently working on funding levels for fiscal year 2026, and the ruling adds complexity to the process [4] Political & Economic Implications - The debate over government funding and potential shutdowns is directly impacted by this Supreme Court decision [1] - The White House initially sought Congressional approval to withhold funding but later decided to proceed without it [2] - The Supreme Court's decision emphasizes the executive branch's role in conducting foreign affairs, potentially outweighing harm to plaintiffs [4]
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Bloomberg· 2025-09-25 20:34
President Trump's budget chief has upped the stakes in the standoff with Democrats over a stopgap government funding bill https://t.co/P5heDZI6jG ...
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-25 17:13
The clock is ticking down to an Oct. 1 deadline when federal agencies will run out of money because Congress hasn’t passed funding for the next fiscal year. Here is what to expect. https://t.co/PqPxdpFjzr ...
Shutdown Watch: White House threatens mass firings if Congress doesn't pass spending bill
MSNBC· 2025-09-25 15:35
We are back with shutdown watch. It is now just 5 days until the federal government runs out of money. And now the White House is threatening mass firings in the federal government on top of furloss should a shutdown occur.So far, Democrats have refused to agree to a deal if it doesn't extend subsidies to help people buy insurance. But now with President Trump's team upping the ante, could it force their hands. Joining us now is MSNBC congressional reporter Michael Schnell.So, Michael, how are Democrats res ...
'Burning Our Future': MIT’s Rafael Reif Warns About Government Research Cuts
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-21 12:00
Westin: This is a story about trees not growing to the sky, even if those trees are holding up an important part of the U.S. economy. President Trump has made no secret of his quest to cut funding to some of the nation's most prestigious universities. - We want money to go to all universities, not Harvard.There have $52 billion. - Harvard's voice is loud and clear. Westin: To date, much of the discussion has centered on the politics of it all, whether higher education has gotten too "woke" and whether it's ...
House passes GOP bill to avert a government shutdown
MSNBC· 2025-09-19 18:53
We're following breaking news on Capitol Hill. The House of Representatives just passed a stop gap government funding bill that would keep the federal lights on for a little more than a month. This bill now heads to the Senate.House Speaker Mike Johnson's making clear the onus is on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to get the bill across the finish line. The ball is in Chuck Schumer's court. I hope he does the right thing. I hope he does not choose to shut the government down and inflict pain unnecessar ...