Government Shutdown Looming: Is Ukraine Aid the Real Culprit?

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Capitol Hill, the issue of aid to Ukraine remains a contentious topic. Kevin McCarthy, the House Minority Leader, has been unsuccessful in advancing a bill to fund the Defense Department for the second time. This failure keeps the U.S. government on track for a potential shutdown on October 1. … Read more

McCarthy Calls Omnibus A Stain That Has Failed The American People

After passing the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending measure on Friday, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy called it a “stain” on Congress. Currently, the United States owes more than $31 trillion. The bill increased government spending and failed to account for inflation. The President signed the bill making it official.