Legislation
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Trump’s $2,000 Checks Would Need Congressional Vote: Bessent
By Catherine LuceyTrump has talked about the checks as public frustration mounts over the cost of living.
November 13, 2025
Record U.S. Government Shutdown Ends as Trump Signs Spending BillFederal workers are expected back on the job Thursday, but it could take weeks for operations to fully restart.
November 10, 2025
Stocks Rally, Bonds Fall on Deal to End Shutdown"Markets are taking very positively to the news of the potential resolution of the U.S. shutdown," said a State Street analyst.
November 10, 2025
Democrats Concede Shutdown Fight Without Health Care Win in HandA group of eight Democrats on Sunday broke with the rest of their party to reopen the government.
November 06, 2025
New Bill Would Boost Social Security Benefits $200 Per Month"Social Security's modest benefits are essential, but they aren't keeping up with these exploding costs," a senior advocate says.
November 05, 2025
Election Results Position Democrats to Regain HouseThe victories "were a clear repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republicans," said Greg Valliere.
November 03, 2025
New Bill Funds Social Security Services During ShutdownThe sponsors of the GUARD Act want to ensure they can continue helping constituents with Social Security issues.
October 30, 2025
5 IRS-Related Bills of 2025A number of measures have been introduced this year to change the tax code.