Merz wins support for surge in spending

Democrats join with Republicans to advance House-passed government spending bill
Senate Democrats joined Republicans Friday on a key procedural vote to advance a bill that would ultimately avert a ...
Funding bill may grant Trump, Musk more control over federal spending
President Donald Trump and DOGE are set to gain more control over federal funds with the passage of a continuing resolution ...
German parties agree deal to loosen debt limit, expand defense spending as Europe called to do more
German lawmakers have reached an agreement to exempt some defense spending from the nation’s tight rules on running up debt.
Factbox-What Germany's planned spending spree could mean for the economy
German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz reached an agreement with the Greens on Friday on a massive increase in state ...
Senate passes bill to avert $1B hit to D.C. budget in spending plan
The bill, which would allow the city to continue operating under its 2025 budget, still needs to be approved by the House to ...
A peek at TV spending for Gaetz’s old seat
The race for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, the seat former Rep. MATT GAETZ (R-Fla.) vacated for a short-lived ...
Senate Democrats block debate on six-month spending patch
The Senate voted to end debate on the six-month stopgap funding bill Friday after negotiations all morning and into the ...
Asda says spending to cut prices will hit profits
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.