Budget
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The Woodlands Township Weighs Transitioning to Sheriff-Led Mounted Patrol
The Woodlands Township is evaluating a shift from private courtesy patrols to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office mounted units for its 2027 budget.
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Senate Approves Funding Bill to Avoid Shutdown, House Path Uncertain
The Senate passed a bipartisan bill to fund the government through December 11, but the plan faces an uncertain future as it moves to a divided House floor.
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Kremlin Tightens Financial Grip as Military Spending Drives Budget Deficit
Russia’s federal budget faces record deficits as military spending consumes nearly half of state funds, forcing the Kremlin to bypass parliamentary oversight.
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Mamdani Orders NYC Agencies to Find Savings Amid $6B Deficit Forecast
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered city agencies to identify 2.5% in savings to address a projected $6 billion budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal years.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson Pushes $95B Iran War Funding Amid Midterm Pressure
Speaker Mike Johnson is leading a $95 billion budget push to fund the Iran war and GOP priorities, facing internal party divisions and rising midterm election stakes.
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Supreme Court Justices Kagan, Barrett to testify before House panel on budget
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify before a House subcommittee on July 14, marking the first Supreme Court appearance before Congress since 2019.
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DOGE Concludes 18-Month Mandate Amidst Debate Over Federal Efficiency
The Department of Government Efficiency has officially shuttered following its July 4 sunset, leaving behind $215 billion in claimed savings and ongoing legal scrutiny.
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Trump’s East Wing Ballroom Project Faces 700% Budget Escalation Amid Critical Senate Setback
A GOP-led attempt to secure $1 billion in taxpayer funding for the White House East Wing modernization has been blocked by the Senate Parliamentarian, as total project costs reach $1.4 billion.
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Senate Set to Vote on $70 Billion ICE Funding Package
Congress is moving toward a vote on a $70 billion allocation for immigration enforcement, intensifying debates over agency oversight and national budget priorities.
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ICE Funding Insulation Stalls Congressional Oversight
A $75 billion budget windfall is shielding Immigration and Customs Enforcement from congressional oversight, even as federal agencies face a record-long shutdown over tactical reform demands.
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Japan Approves Record Budget Amid Global Turmoil
Japan’s parliament has approved a record 122.31 trillion yen budget for the fiscal year, but faces calls for a supplementary budget due to global conflicts.
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Albany Standoff: Protests Surge as Budget Talks Stall
Dozens of arrests have occurred at the New York State Capitol as activists demand action on immigration and climate policy amidst stalled budget negotiations.
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CEC Sets New Rules for Parliament Elections and Preliminary Budget
The Central Election Commission has announced updated registration rules for parliamentary election party lists and a preliminary budget for election expenses.
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Dean Fuleihan: The Veteran Power Broker Steering Zohran Mamdani’s City Hall
Dean Fuleihan, a fixture of New York public service, returns to City Hall as Zohran Mamdani’s first deputy mayor, bringing decades of experience and a reputation for steady leadership amid historic changes.
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Bank of England Holds Rates: What It Means for Borrowers, Savers, and the Housing Market
The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 4%, signaling a cautious approach amid easing inflation but lingering economic uncertainty. This decision affects borrowers, savers, and the housing market, as experts weigh in on future rate movements and their…