What's In The Budget Deal: More Spending, Some Savings, A Few Gimmicks
The budget deal might be a political win, but is it good policy? Check out what's in it.
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White House And GOP Congressional Leaders Reach Budget Deal
The deal increases spending for defense and domestic programs and raises the federal debt ceiling through March 2017. It now must be approved by both houses of Congress.
Defense Secretary Carter Vows To Step Up Campaign Against ISIS
With Russia entering the Syria battlefield and the first U.S. combat casualty in the fight against the Islamic State, Defense Secretary Ash Carter tells Congress the U.S. is stepping up its campaign against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. But Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford admits the effort to date has fallen short. And Carter, after considerable prodding, confirms a U.S. destroyer did enter waters China claims in the South China Sea.
Got Corn? Ethanol Is No Longer King In Iowa Among Candidates
Candidates' waning interest in the corn fuel shows that Iowa's role in shaping policy debates may be declining.
What Happens If Congress Doesn't Raise The Debt Ceiling?
Congress is running up against a deadline to raise the debt ceiling, and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says that risks "manufacturing a crisis for our country." What is the debt ceiling anyway? And what happens if the U.S. hits it?
White House, Congress Continue Negotiations On 2-Year Budget Deal
The White House and Congress are close to reaching a two-year plan to fund the government. NPR has the latest on what appears to be happening on Capitol Hill.
Conservatives Gain Control Of Poland's Parliament In Historic Election
Poland's opposition party has won parliamentary elections. It's a historic win. The party will likely have enough seats to govern alone — something that hasn't happened since democracy was restored in the country in 1989. Martin Sobczyk of The Wall Street Journal explains how the win for the "Law and Justice" party also symbolizes a shift to the right.
University Of Mississippi Lowers State Flag In Debate Over Confederate Symbols
The University of Mississippi took down the state flag from its campus Monday. It follows a debate in the state about removing the Confederate battle flag from Mississippi's official flag.
Fans Offer Legos To Ai Weiwei After Company Refuses To Donate Its Toy Bricks
The Internet has exploded in support of Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei after Lego refused to donate its toy bricks for an upcoming exhibition in Melbourne, Australia.
Congress' Two Big Looming Fiscal Deadlines, Explained
The debt ceiling and budget deadlines are approaching at the same time. Here are the differences between the two.