While the passage of legislation in Congress has largely been stalled by political drama, impacts from the CHIPS Act and infrastructure law are starting to be felt.

What developments in the House could mean for a potential government shutdown, funding for Ukraine and more.

Reduced government spending can have an impact on the broader economy. But economists say the effects will likely be limited.

Supplemental Security Income payments and veterans ‘payments could be among the first checks to be delayed.

Stock markets aren’t upset by the debt limit debate. But that could change as the June 1 default deadline draws closer, analysts say.

Reining in our debt amid the debt ceiling battle would require big — and painful — changes to government spending and taxation.