Congress

The sweeping legislation that funds everything from agricultural subsidies to nutrition assistance and conservation program is two years overdue for a full refresh.

Because appropriations require 60 votes to clear the Senate, they’ve always required at least some bipartisan agreement.

The 51-48 vote came after 2 a.m. Thursday after Democrats sought to remove many of the proposed rescissions.

The sweeping health care changes in the Republican budget bill could threaten rural health care and reverse the state's recent Medicaid expansion.

New borrowing limits could make it harder for some students to afford to go to college.

The House version of the legislation would add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over a decade.

The package of bills seeks to pay for the extended tax cuts by making controversial reductions to entitlement programs and food aid.

The Trump administration and Republican-majority Congress are making reducing the number of federal rules and regulations a priority.

Republicans have a slim majority in the House of Representatives — and those from liberal states could throw their weight around.

According to both the Constitution and the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, the president does not have the authority to spend or hold back funding Congress has appropriated.