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Congress Could Force $1.1 Billion in Cuts

Washington braces for a government shutdown — as DOGE cuts continue

Government shutdown deadlines — and even full-on shutdowns — aren’t new for Washington, but this time, with federal funding set to run out Saturday after midnight, no one knows quite what to expect.

Bloomberg on MSN · 2h

Washington, DC, Region Braces for ‘Devastating’ Cuts from Congress

Local leaders across the DC metro area are raising alarms about a stopgap measure in Congress that would trigger a $1 billion budget shortfall for the city.

The New York Times · 1d

How Congress Could Force $1.1 Billion in Cuts on Washington, D.C.

District leaders say that a proposed cut to the city budget, part of a plan to avert a federal government shutdown, is unfair. The city raises most of its own money but cannot control how it is spent.

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USA TODAY on MSN · 22h

Senate budget vote to avoid shutdown could devastate residents in Washington, DC

Washington, D.C., is in budget limbo ahead of budget cuts on Capitol Hill as the Senate prepares to vote on funding to keep the government running.

FOX 5 DC on MSN · 18h

Senate vote puts DC at risk of $1 billion budget cut amid shutdown standoff

With the clock ticking toward a partial government shutdown, Washington, D.C., is staring down a potential $1 billion budget shortfall that could slash funding for police, schools, and public services.

NBC News on MSN · 1h

Senate to vote on advancing GOP funding bill to avert government shutdown

The GOP-controlled Senate will press forward with a procedural vote to advance a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown before a midnight deadline.

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Washington County Braces for Potential Service Cuts Amid $20.5 Million Budget Shortfall

Washington County projects a $20.5 million budget gap, prompting a meeting to discuss cuts and revenue-raising measures ...

Audacy on MSN4d

Washington’s budget battles: the latest

As lawmakers continue to hammer out the details of a new federal budget, ahead of this Friday’s deadline, what are the ...

Senate Republicans unveil budget proposal they say is a ‘third way’

OLYMPIA – Republicans in the Washington Senate unveiled a budget plan Tuesday they say will address the state’s budget deficit without increasing taxes .

Washingtonian on MSN3d

What’s Going On With DC’s Sudden Budget Woes?

No, the District passed a balanced budget last year, as it has for almost three decades. Federal funds account for less than ...

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Parents and students speak out on DC budget cuts with 'Recess at the Capitol' rally, protest

WASHINGTON — D.C. parents and students stood up for D.C.'s budget Thursday by hosting "Recess at the Capitol." Since DC ...

R.I. legislators debate Trump’s impact on business, the budget, and the Washington Bridge

While Democrats see “nothing but instability coming out of Washington,” one Republican leader says, “Things are going really ...

'Extremely concerning': Recession fears could upend New Jersey's next state budget

As investment markets swing wildly amid President Donald Trump's tariff actions, fears of a recession are on the rise. What does that mean for NJ?

DC faces $1 billion in budget cuts as House bill threatens DC autonomy

The District of Columbia could face a $1 billion budget shortfall after House Republicans introduced a continuing resolution ...

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Swing-state Democrats oppose GOP budget despite Senate leadership approval

Many Senate Democrats in states that voted for President Donald Trump plan to vote against the Republican-led government ...

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