Government shutdown: Republicans consider escape hatch as Congress careens toward deadline

Much of the U.S. government is poised to shut down early Saturday morning unless Congress approves spending measures.

U.S. government partially shuts down; House vote could reopen it by Monday

The funding deal addresses concerns Democrats have about funding the Department of Homeland Security because of enforcement ...

As ACA subsidies expire, voters cite health costs as top economic worry, survey finds

Health costs are top of mind for voters as the 2026 midterm elections loom in November.

Insurance execs grilled by Congress over affordability; UnitedHealth pledges to rebate ACA plan profits

UnitedHealth said on Wednesday the company would provide rebates to customers enrolled in its Obamacare plans for 2026.

Social Security has 'no bankruptcy or collapse in the cards,' economist says — but benefits may change

While surveys show Americans worry Social Security will run out of money, benefits will continue, one economist says.

Trump calls for Congress to enact 10% credit card interest rate cap; bank stocks rise

The episode may show the limits of President Trump's ability to cajole the financial industry into voluntarily giving up billions of dollars in revenue.

Partial government shutdown now base case for Congress, says Stifel's Brian Gardner

Brian Gardner, Stifel chief Washington policy strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the odds of a government shutdown.

Bessent says Powell attending Supreme Court arguments on Lisa Cook is a mistake

CNBC reported that Powell plans to be present for oral arguments in a case that challenges Trump's power to remove governor ...