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House Armed Services panel backs FY27 strategic forces priorities in NDAA mark
The House Armed Services Committee's Strategic Forces Subcommittee is advancing its Fiscal Year 2027 defense policy mark with bipartisan support for nuclear modernization, missile defense and ...
U.S. Treasury says tax cuts reached most low- and middle-income filers
The U.S. Treasury is presenting the latest tax filing season as evidence that the administration’s Working Families Tax Cuts are directing broad relief to households below higher income ...
U.S. wealth and politics face pressure from aging boomers, FT review says
Debate over how wealth and political power are distributed across generations in the U.S. is intensifying as older Americans retain a growing share of assets, jobs and electoral influence. A ...
U.S. student loan rule changes narrow repayment options from July 1
Borrowers who take out new federal student loans or consolidate existing debt after July 1 face a more restrictive repayment landscape under changes tied to President Donald Trump's One Big ...
U.S. crypto policy shift may fall short without tax reform
As Washington moves toward a more structured framework for digital assets, the Clarity Act is seen as a significant step in replacing enforcement-led oversight with clearer rules. But the ...
Wes Streeting backs capital gains tax overhaul in Labour leadership pitch
Wes Streeting is positioning tax reform at the centre of his Labour leadership bid as he seeks support from the party's left wing. He says aligning capital gains tax with income tax could raise ...
U.S. House health panel examines Medicare physician payment reforms
Lawmakers are intensifying scrutiny of Medicare physician reimbursement as concerns grow over the financial strain on independent practices and the stability of community-based care. A House ...
Barney Frank's legacy shapes U.S. banking reform and gay rights politics
Barney Frank, the former U.S. congressman who helped reshape financial regulation after the 2008 crisis and became the first House member to voluntarily come out as gay, has died at 86. His death ...
U.S. Justice Department fund may allow Jan. 6 defendants to seek payouts
A new Justice Department compensation fund tied to President Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS is drawing scrutiny over who may qualify for taxpayer-backed payments. Acting Attorney General ...
U.S. Department of Education finalizes Workforce Pell Grant program for short-term job training
The U.S. Department of Education is rolling out a new federal aid channel for short-term training as policymakers push to link higher education funding more directly to labor market outcomes. ...
House Energy and Commerce panel to examine Medicare physician payment reforms
U.S. lawmakers are set to review persistent payment instability in Medicare's physician reimbursement system as debate continues over access to care for seniors. The hearing will focus on the ...
House Administration Committee advances election finance transparency, security bills
The House Administration Committee is considering seven election and legislative operations bills as lawmakers debate new controls on online political donations and foreign funding. The package ...
U.S. House health panel advances FDA, Medicare bills to full committee
A U.S. House health subcommittee is advancing a package of healthcare bills that spans public health reauthorizations, FDA oversight and Medicare policy changes. The measures move forward after a ...
House Foreign Affairs Committee advances arms sales measures in U.S. defense push
A House panel is moving a package of measures aimed at speeding foreign arms sales and widening financing options for partner countries. The effort includes the Foreign Military Financing Loan ...
U.S. House health panel advances public health, FDA and Medicare bills
A U.S. House health subcommittee is taking up a package of 10 healthcare bills that span public health program renewals, FDA policy changes and Medicare access measures. The markup covers programs ...
Ways and Means says tax cuts support consumer relief after April CPI report
With inflation still a concern for households despite easing from earlier peaks, the House Ways and Means Committee is tying the April 2026 CPI report to the impact of Republican tax policy. ...
Senate Homeland Security panel releases report on taxpayer-funded payments
Growing scrutiny of federal spending is sharpening focus on how taxpayer money is distributed across domestic and foreign recipients. A new report released by Senate Homeland Security and ...
House Oversight panel to examine DOW audit progress and financial management approach
The House Subcommittee on Government Operations is set to review the Department of War's efforts to reach a clean audit by the congressionally mandated 2028 deadline. Lawmakers also plan to assess ...
Warren presses OCC to withdraw bank safeguard exemption proposal
Post-crisis banking rules are at the center of a new clash over U.S. financial regulation as Senator Elizabeth Warren urges regulators to keep stricter oversight in place for large lenders. Her ...
Senate panel report flags taxpayer payments to political groups
A new report from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul says taxpayer money is flowing to domestic and international political groups. The findings ...
Senate panel releases report on taxpayer-funded domestic aid payments
Fiscal scrutiny of federal spending is intensifying as a new Senate report examines taxpayer-funded payments tied to domestic aid programs. The document, released by Chairman Rand Paul, is ...
