Beltway Confidential California high-speed rail is paying for nightclub outings for consultants Zachary Faria · September 16, 2026 3:01 pm
Defense ‘Expect an Air Force that’s not as ready as it needs to be’ without full budget and reconciliation, leaders warn Mike Brest · September 15, 2026 12:06 pm
Education String of students struck by cars, including one fatality, reignites outrage over Fairfax County’s removal of crossing guards Mia Cathell · September 14, 2026 5:00 am
Op-Eds Stealing from our children: $40 trillion isn’t just a budget crisis — it’s a freedom problem Yali Nuñez · September 8, 2026 11:00 am
Op-Eds Trump wants to cut NIH. What future medicines will your family lose? David Adler · September 7, 2026 8:00 am
Op-Eds We just hit $40 trillion in debt — and my government pacemaker helped Bob Armstrong · September 4, 2026 11:00 am
Defense Hegseth pushes for $1.5 trillion defense spending package during Joint Base Lindsey Graham ceremony Claire Carter · August 10, 2026 1:58 pm
Entertainment America 250 is in full swing. Where is the spending happening? Emily Hallas · August 10, 2026 5:00 am
Senate Senate GOP punts party-line budget fight until after August recess Ramsey Touchberry · August 7, 2026 11:05 pm
Op-Eds Republicans are panicking over $95 billion while ignoring a $1 trillion healthcare scam Charles Sauer · August 5, 2026 9:00 am
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