Medicare

The U.S. government deficit is expected to double to $2 trillion for fiscal year 2023. It's an increase driven by interest rates and spending.

US deficit is projected to roughly double this year, watchdog says

Here is a first look at the 10 medications that Medicare wants drugmakers to lower the costs of as negotiations are set to begin.

First 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations released

President Biden unveiled his FY2024 budget proposal that the White House said will reduce the deficit by $3 trillion over the next decade.

President Biden unveils 2024 budget proposal worth $6.8 trillion

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is hospitalized after falling at a hotel Wednesday. Norfolk Southern will testify in a Senate hearing.

Sen. McConnell hospitalized, Norfolk Southern to testify: March 9 rundown

Eli Lilly Co. announced Wednesday a 70% price reduction to its most commonly prescribed insulins and expanded its $35 a month program.

Eli Lilly slashes insulin prices as low as $25 per vial

Sometime between July and September, CBO predicts the U.S. will run out of funds. But the next decade will bring even more trouble for the national debt.

US will add $2 trillion to deficit every year over next decade, CBO reports

The Biden administration is approving states' requests for Medicaid to start covering costs for healthy food like fruits and vegetables.

Biden administration is approving requests for Medicaid to cover food costs

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said Thursday that the debt ceiling is an appropriate opportunity to restrain spending, but reiterated that the debt ceiling must be raised.

Romney: Debt ceiling is a chance to rein in spending but must be raised to pay troops

Will the government default on its debt if the ceiling isn't raised? According to James Galbraith, the government legally can't default.

Debt ceiling drama a ‘farce’ since US can’t legally default: economist

Republican Congressman Don Bacon has secured his seat for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, beating out Democratic opponent Tony Vargas.

GOP Rep. Bacon holds on to seat in Nebraska’s 2nd District