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: An August recess for Congress means a budget deal needs to happen sooner rather than later.
Washington Roundup: What Is Sequestration?
Unless Congress can agree on a new budget before the deadline hits, funding for some government programs may be cut.
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Abortions increase in 2023 despite Roe v. Wade reversal
After over two decades of fewer abortions, the U.S. has recently undergone a surge despite states trying to limit access to procedures and medicine.
5 states are holding presidential primaries Tuesday. What to know
Five states — Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Ohio — are all holding presidential primaries Tuesday.
In interview, Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel'
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview, had been asked about Democrats' growing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Abortions increase in 2023 despite Roe v. Wade reversal
After over two decades of fewer abortions, the U.S. has recently undergone a surge despite states trying to limit access to procedures and medicine.
5 states are holding presidential primaries Tuesday. What to know
Five states — Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Ohio — are all holding presidential primaries Tuesday.
In interview, Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel'
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview, had been asked about Democrats' growing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.