Government funding

The Pentagon said a government shutdown would have a negative impact on military readiness and its ability to start new programs.

Pentagon explains how government shutdown would impact defense

Lawmakers were set to return to Capitol Hill Tuesday as Congress resumes its work following its summer recess.

Congress returns to Capitol Hill: The Morning Rundown Sept. 5, 2023

A member of the House Freedom Caucus said he does not fear a government shutdown as the group works to cut spending.

House Freedom Caucus doesn’t fear gov’t shutdown as deadline approaches

The U.S. government has cut future funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology after it failed to provide safety and security documents.

US government cuts financial ties to controversial Wuhan lab

The U.S. Census Bureau announced it is redefining an urban area from one with 2,500 people to now one with more than 5,000.

US Census Bureau changes its definition of ‘urban’

President Biden signed the $1.7 trillion spending bill that provides funding for government agencies and projects in 2023.

Morning rundown: $1.7 trillion spending bill signed, Pele dies

Senate passes $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill

A short-term government funding bill was passed in the house. The Senate expected to vote on it as early as today.

Morning rundown: COVID surge; Pelosi’s attacker in court; JFK files revealed