House GOP Pushes Budget Cuts as Shutdown Looms

House GOP Pushes Budget Cuts as Shutdown Looms

House Republicans advance a stopgap funding bill, slashing non-defense spending while boosting military budgets. Democrats fight back with a short-term resolution to prevent a shutdown, warning of severe cuts to public services. Meanwhile, partisan battles escalate over infrastructure funding, IRS oversight, and labor policies, setting the stage for intense fiscal showdowns.

Senate Advances Fentanyl Legislation Amid Budget Cut Discussions and Potential Government Shutdown

Senate Advances Fentanyl Legislation Amid Budget Cut Discussions and Potential Government Shutdown

Today, the U.S. Senate introduced a bipartisan bill targeting fentanyl trafficking from China and Mexico, reflecting a commitment to combat the opioid crisis. Simultaneously, discussions with Elon Musk focused on formalizing budget cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency. Additionally, the looming March 14 government shutdown deadline has intensified debates over federal spending, highlighting the urgency for legislative action to prevent economic disruptions.​