Polls show economy bridges racial divides
January 10, 2024
Concern over the economy and inflation lead in two polls with foreign affairs coming in second
Facts and myths about a U.S. government shutdown
September 30, 2023
What does and does not happen the government shutdown.
No agreement on debt limit increase, but Biden and McCarthy claim meeting was productive
May 23, 2023
Each side praised the other’s seriousness, but basic differences remained. They are at odds over how to trim annual budget deficits.
Optimism fades as partisanship brings halt to debt limit discussions
May 20, 2023
The optimism of Friday faded overnight as partisanship again takes over the debate on debt limits and possible default.
Poll: Protect Social Security and health in federal budget
March 29, 2023
Americans support trimming the federal budget but also want programs like Medicare, Social Security and infrastructure left alone.
Pence claims need for ‘common sense’ reforms to Social Security, Medicare
March 22, 2023
Experts say Medicare will go broke in five years and Social Security will follow in a dozen unless serious reform comes.
Nikki Haley promotes back door plan to cut Social Security, Medicare
March 14, 2023
Her proposed changes to entitlements for the younger generation provide a way to reduce Social Security payments and Medicare benefits.
Biden wants to hike taxes to protect Medicare
March 7, 2023
A tax hike would help shore up the key trust fund that pays for Medicare.
Biden warned America about GOP plans to slash Social Security, Medicare
February 9, 2023
In recent years, Republicans keep coming up with ways to cut aid to Americans who paid for Social Security and Medicare while propping up aid to the rich who pay no taxes.
State of the Union: Biden sees promise, growth. GOP promotes gloom, division
February 5, 2023
The President presents a positive view of the nation’s state while Republicans, plagued by scandals and internal strife, claim days of terror lie ahead.