Government budgets

Lawsuit challenges billions of dollars in Trump administration funding cuts

BOSTON -- Attorneys general from more than 20 states and Washington, D.C. filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging billions of…

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GOP’s food stamp plan is found to violate Senate rules. It’s the latest setback for Trump’s big bill

WASHINGTON -- In another blow to the Republicans’ tax and spending cut bill, the Senate parliamentarian has advised that a…

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Texas stops providing new funding for border wall construction

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas has stopped putting new money toward building a U.S.-Mexico border wall, shifting course after installing only…

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Medicaid enrollees fear losing health coverage if Congress enacts work requirements

It took Crystal Strickland years to qualify for Medicaid, which she needs for a heart condition.Strickland, who's unable to work…

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Big changes are being proposed for a US food aid program. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers

President Donald Trump's plan to cut taxes by trillions of dollars could also trim billions in spending from social safety…

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South Carolina’s Republican governor keeps veto pen mostly capped for budget

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The invitation from South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said he was bringing reporters together Wednesday to talk…

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Pride events face budget shortfalls as US corporations pull support ahead of summer festivities

SAN FRANCISCO -- Many U.S. corporations this year stopped supporting Pride events that celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and rights, causing hundreds…

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Harvard holds commencement amid Trump funding cuts, threats to international students

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Harvard University is holding its commencement Thursday at a pivotal moment, when its place as one of…

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