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Politics 1 day ago

'DOGE' meets Congress: GOP lawmaker launches caucus to help Musk take on 'Crazytown’

Rep. Aaron Bean of the Education Committee launched a new DOGE Caucus seeking members that will collectively work alongside Ramaswamy and Musk to rein in big government.

House Of Representatives Politics 2 days ago

What is reconciliation, the tool Republicans want to use to 'push the outer limits' on federal policy?

House Republicans have big plans to overhaul tax and spending policy in the new Congress.

VIDEO November 13

'The Five' reacts to Trump tapping Musk, Ramaswamy to head DOGE

'The Five' co-hosts discuss President-elect Trump choosing Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency.

OPINION October 18

Can we afford to defend America without going bankrupt?

According to the National Debt Clock, the interest we pay every year on the money we borrowed from ourselves has surpassed the money we spend annually for defending the U.S.

OPINION October 3

Stop the insanity. Our national debt now tops $35 trillion...

The national debt continues to climb and the presidential candidates are trying to outbid one another on spending. Interest alone now tops defense spending. It can't go on like this.

ELECTIONS September 30

'Immediately reconvene': Scott urges Schumer to recall Senate amid Helene's devastation

Sen. Rick Scott is calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to 'immediately reconvene' the Senate to consider additional FEMA funding in the wake of Helene's devastation.

ECONOMY September 29

Trump, Harris blasted for ignoring exploding budget deficit, as economists plead with both to 'get real'

Economists told Fox News Digital that the tax and spending plans put forward by both former President Trump and Vice President Harris would worsen the ballooning budget deficit.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 23

Congress has one more week in session to avert a government shutdown

Congress must find a path forward on federal funding this week or risk a partial government shutdown just five weeks before Election Day.

Ukraine September 18

Republicans groan at Biden admin's last-minute request for more time to send unused $6B to Ukraine

Billions of dollars allocated for Ukraine will expire at the end of the month if Congress does not act, according to a warning from the Biden administration.

TECH September 7

4 best ways to save on bills

Technology guru Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explores some bill-busting clever tricks and insider tips to help save on those monthly expenses.