Here's What a Privatized Space Station Would Look Like
"No one is talking about turning off the lights and dumping the thing in the Pacific Ocean."
Will There Be a Government Shutdown?
Republicans and Democrats have voted to pass a budget bill that increases spending by $400 billion without protection for Dreamers.
Trump Budget May Push Work Requirements for Housing
The Trump administration's upcoming budget could raise minimum rents and impose work requirements for housing assistance beneficiaries, report suggests.
Under Trump, Legal Aid to the Poor Takes a Hit
A Department of Justice office established during the Obama administration reportedly is being scaled back.
NASA Funding to ISS Could End By 2025 Per Trump Request
We've spent $87 billion on the space station since 1993.
To Restore Democracy, Our Universities Should Teach It
General education has become a series of boxes to grudgingly check en route to graduation.
Trump Floats Dramatic Cuts to Children's Programs
President Trump wants to significantly reduce funding for programs to help children in order to pay for large corporate tax cuts, according to a new analysis.
Mueller's Trump Investigation Cost Slammed by Lawmaker
The special counsel's office released its first expenditure report.
A Shutdown Could Delay A Trump Impeachment Vote
An impeachment vote could take place before the deadline for the government shutdown.
What Will You Make Per Hour In 2018? States Raise Wages
The lowest paid workers across America will start 2018 with a pay raise thanks to newly enacted minimum wage laws, but advocates say the paychecks are still too low.
Will Trump's Budget Cripple Our Universities?
The idea that higher ed is teetering on the edge of financial destruction is ludicrous.
Five Things You Need to Know About the Federal Budget
The House voted 216-212 to approve the Senate's version of the 2018 budget resolution Thursday. Here are the five things you need to know about the federal budget.
Trump's Budget Opposed by 20 Republicans
The resolution would establish the budget for fiscal years 2019 to 2027, setting the overall discretionary spending at $1.132 trillion.
Republicans Are Kicking People Off Food Stamps
The budget will take over $150 billion away from SNAP, a program that helps low-income people keep food on the table.
Budget Cuts Factor in Naval Accidents, Claims Admiral
Admiral John Richardson told senators Tuesday that budget shortfalls and a spike in naval activities had strained his operations.
Trump Lied About Terrorists, Comey's Friend Claims
Benjamin Wittes, editor of the blog Lawfare, is challenging Trump's claim that the majority of people convicted of terrorism in the U.S. came from abroad.
Is U.S. Regulation Cost Analysis Reliable?
The cost benefit analysis done by the US government is the very best in the world. The bad news is, it still sucks.
House Conservatives Move to Abolish CBO Wholesale
Conservatives have long questioned the CBO's accuracy in predicting costs and consequences of legislation.
Protecting the Trump Family Costs Big Bucks
Her family is full of big spenders: Eric Trump cost taxpayers nearly $98,000 in January when he went on a business trip to Uruguay.
Amtrak's Economy Seat Plan Won't Increase Revenue
The cheapest Amtrak fare from DC to New York is $49. Bus fares start at $1.50.
Kellyanne Conway Says Trump Resistance Hurting America
Lou Dobbs pushed back, pointing to "pure flaccidity on the part of the Republican leadership in the face of obstructionism."
The Royal Family's Helicopter Rides Really Add Up
The most expensive trip was taken by Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.
Why Did Clinton's Budget Work, But Not Obama's?
The economy was in recovery by 1993 when Clinton actually took office.
Neil Buchanan: Does Trump Believe in Tooth Fairies?
The overwhelming evidence shows that tax cuts do not increase economic growth.
Arts Funding Attack—These May Be Last NEA Grants
The National Endowment for the Arts announced its second round of 2017 grants, totaling $80.26 million for activities in all 50 states and five U.S. jurisdictions.
U.K. Elections: Deal with Anti-Gay Party Draws Closer
The Conservative Party will form U.K.'s next government with support from the Northern Irish party.
Trump's Education Cuts Undermine Economic Goals
The Trump administration won't be able to reach its economic goals if it follows through with education cuts in the proposed budget.
Neil Buchanan: Trump Wants to Make Us All Ignoramuses
Trump's budget would end programs that support poor students.
Trump's Promise to Boost Defense Was Just Bragging
Trump's declining support, even among conservatives, is why Republicans won't stick up for his budget.