Americans think the government spends too much; here's what it actually spends
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.
CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
RFK Jr. sworn in as health secretary
After securing support from nearly every republican senator, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now the secretary of health and human resources
After securing support from nearly every republican senator, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now the secretary of health and human resources
Homestead exemption clears Texas Senate, awaits uncertain future in House
Senate Bill 4 has passed and heads to the House now, promising an increased homestead exemption for Texas property taxpayers.
Senate Bill 4 has passed and heads to the House now, promising an increased homestead exemption for Texas property taxpayers.
Homestead exemption passes Texas Senate
The plan to increase the Homestead Exemption to $140,000 cleared the State Senate on a unanimous vote.
The plan to increase the Homestead Exemption to $140,000 cleared the State Senate on a unanimous vote.
Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
Trump orders more tariffs
Trump plans to slap "reciprocal tariffs" on goods we import from countries who tax our exports. It's simple in theory, but some critics said its effects could add to rising inflation numbers
Trump plans to slap "reciprocal tariffs" on goods we import from countries who tax our exports. It's simple in theory, but some critics said its effects could add to rising inflation numbers
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
Texas lawmakers want to establish a Bitcoin Reserve, what is it?
Texas lawmakers are pushing for investments into cryptocurrency as a way to diversify state funds.
Texas lawmakers are pushing for investments into cryptocurrency as a way to diversify state funds.
Texas Senate sends $140k Homestead Exemption bill to the House for approval
The bill would increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and $150,000 for seniors, which is the largest exemption increase in state history.
The bill would increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and $150,000 for seniors, which is the largest exemption increase in state history.
2026 US Senate: What new poll shows about possible Ken Paxton, John Cornyn race
Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering challenging sitting Senator John Cornyn for his seat in the Senate. A new poll from the University of Houston shows what Texas Republicans think of both men.
Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering challenging sitting Senator John Cornyn for his seat in the Senate. A new poll from the University of Houston shows what Texas Republicans think of both men.
Texas bills could end county-wide voting option
Two bills could end the county-wide voting option in Texas. Votebeat's Natalia Contreras discusses the issue.
Two bills could end the county-wide voting option in Texas. Votebeat's Natalia Contreras discusses the issue.
US Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection.
Texas lawmakers move forward on bail reform package
State lawmakers are moving forward on legislation to keep violent undocumented immigrants in jail. That's just one piece of the bail reform package, also known as Senate Bill 9.
State lawmakers are moving forward on legislation to keep violent undocumented immigrants in jail. That's just one piece of the bail reform package, also known as Senate Bill 9.
Texas lawmakers discuss bail reform package
State lawmakers are moving forward on legislation to keep violent undocumented immigrants in jail. That's just one piece of the bail reform package.
State lawmakers are moving forward on legislation to keep violent undocumented immigrants in jail. That's just one piece of the bail reform package.
Yes, the US government really processes retirement paperwork in an underground mine
The federal government still processes retirement applications manually in a Pennsylvania limestone mine, a system Elon Musk criticized as outdated and inefficient.
The federal government still processes retirement applications manually in a Pennsylvania limestone mine, a system Elon Musk criticized as outdated and inefficient.
DOGE subcommittee meeting holds 1st hearing focusing on 'war on waste'
During Wednesday’s hearing, subcommittee members are assessing ways Congress can assist President Donald Trump to cut excessive government spending, while eliminating "improper payments and fraud."
During Wednesday’s hearing, subcommittee members are assessing ways Congress can assist President Donald Trump to cut excessive government spending, while eliminating "improper payments and fraud."
Texas bill would allow parents to block students from certain school library books
Senate Bill 13 would allow parents to monitor and limit was materials their child could have access to in school libraries.
Senate Bill 13 would allow parents to monitor and limit was materials their child could have access to in school libraries.
DOGE battle at Capitol Hill
The House subcommittee DOGE had its first meeting on Wednesday. President Trump and Elon Musk formed it to look into how the government is spending its money. But some people think its unnecessary.
The House subcommittee DOGE had its first meeting on Wednesday. President Trump and Elon Musk formed it to look into how the government is spending its money. But some people think its unnecessary.