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The nation’s debt ceiling was reinstated Thursday, giving congressional Republicans yet another divisive challenge to contend ...

Congress is under no obligation to follow that proposal ... Even if you take away pandemic-related debt, he approved $4.8 ...

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Bessent aims to maintain the strength of the U.S. economy with an adapted version of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo ...

Jenniffer González Colón has been sworn in as Puerto Rico’s new governor as the island held for a normally ebullient ceremony ...

President-elect Donald Trump confers with Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota), left, and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana ...