Republicans took one step forward during the 2017 reforms, and this is their chance to avoid taking two steps back.

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In a letter to congressional leaders obtained by NBC News, music stars like Aerosmith, Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion, Gloria ...

The Rhode Island case is but one of dozens across the nation that appear to be the only remaining bulwark against Donald ...

A U.S. president has the authority to not spend (or impound) funds provided by Congress, but a legal procedure must be ...

There’s understandable confusion over Capitol Hill lingo discussing the budget process and appropriations/spending process — ...

The U.S. shrugged when Thomas Jefferson blocked funding for a program he hated. Richard Nixon did the same with programs he ...

The answer on tariffs, as with many issues in government, lies at the intersection of constitutional authority and legislative action.

Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to strip D.C. of its governing power, but city officials want statehood instead.

A new law will provide Social Security benefit increases for more than 3.2 million individuals. Yet it may take more than a ...

Retired Navy captain Bob Carey argues that President Donald Trump, his rducation secretary nominee Linda McMahon and the ...