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The IMF's warning comes as the U.S. national debt closes in on $35 trillion with no signs of slowing down.

House Democrats joined with establishment Republicans to stop efforts by conservative members to block a vote on foreign aid bills.

Paul wasn't the only one who was urging Johnson to back away from the legislation -- or face another motion to vacate.

When it comes to running the House, Johnson is being too accommodating for Democrats, Paul told "Sunday Morning Futures."

Staring down a deficit of $160 million, Houston Mayor John Whitmire is proposing spending cuts and potential new taxes.

Johnson finds himself in a similar spot as his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, who was removed as speaker after cutting a deal with Democrats.

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle apparently wanted to avoid a partial government shutdown during an election year.

Illinois' Medicaid-style program for illegal immigrants is getting a major overhaul thanks to its financial strain on the state.

Is it a mere coincidence that Whitmore wants to defund a department that is pushing for more accountability?