Rising interest rates and political gridlock are pushing the US closer to a debt reckoning. Here's what markets are warning — ...

Largest tax increase in Washington history divides state; Republicans criticize Democratic budget for adding to tax burden.

With the U.S. economy close to full capacity, more borrowing adds inflationary pressure, and so could lead the Fed to keep ...

A much-anticipated White House report about childhood diseases has provoked a tug-of-war that’s pitted farmers and some prominent Republican lawmakers against health secretary Robert F.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon, testifying before a House subcommittee on Wednesday, defended a 15.3% leaner budget from last year as part of the department's "final mission." ...

It’s unusual for members of Congress to have nothing to say on legislation. But there was ample silence from Republicans when ...