Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Fulcrum, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: Congress needs to chat about some budgets and big breaks ahead on its calendar.
Washington Roundup: Budget Season Is Here
It's time for Congress to get serious about the budget before lawmakers go on a string of breaks.
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States file lawsuit challenging Biden's student loan repayment plan
A group of 11 Republican-led states argue that the president's plan is just like another program that was rejected by the Supreme Court last year.
GOP rep. claimed Sweet 16 team's flight carried 'illegal invaders'
Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock falsely claimed a flight with undocumented immigrants arrived at Detroit metro airport.
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Biden campaign says it raised $25 million at a New York gala
The fundraiser at the Radio City Music Hall set a record for a political event, according to the Biden campaign.
Man accused of murdering 3 sons enters insanity plea
Chad Doerman was arrested last June after allegedly shooting and killing his three young sons outside of their Ohio home.
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies
Gossett's career spanned about 70 years after he got his started on Broadway in 1953, which led to major TV and film roles.
Mpox cases nearly double at start of 2024 versus same time last year
A recommendation to expand the number of Americans encouraged to get an mpox vaccine has not yet been accepted by the CDC's director.