Newsletter Archive

December 2023

Senate Sets Up a Brutal January as Border Talks Drag On

Happy Tuesday! On this date 25 years ago, President Bill Clinton was impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice by the Republican-led House. He would later be acquitted by the Senate. At the time, Clinton was just the second…

Plus: Plus: More than half of children losing Medicaid Coverage Come From Just 5 States

Worst Congress Ever?

Happy Friday! The Iowa caucuses are one month away. So enjoy the final days of 2023 because 2024 and the election are right around the corner!

Plus: Plus: A soft landing is in sight, CBO says

Congress Sends Largest Defense Bill in History to Biden’s Desk

Happy Thursday! Congress just passed the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades. Here’s what you need to know about the $886 billion annual defense policy bill and other fiscal developments.

Plus: Plus: Senate will delay holiday recess to seek border deal

The Fed Delivers Good News on Inflation

Good evening. The House voted Wednesday to formally authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, raising the stakes of an investigation that could shape the 2024 election. In the Senate, lawmakers dealt with the annual…

Plus: Plus, defense bill moves forward

GOP Hardliners Issue a Stark Warning on Ukraine Aid

U.S. employers continued to create jobs at a healthy clip in November, according to data released by the Labor Department Friday, raising hopes for a recession-free soft landing for the economy as it continues to recover from an intense…

Plus: Plus: Unemployment rate drops in a Goldilocks jobs report

Biden’s Controversial New Plan to Lower Drug Costs

Good evening! There are 24 days left in 2023, but the color experts at Pantone are already predicting that next year will be pretty peachy. They announced today that their color of the year for 2024 is called Peach Fuzz, a shade that they…

Plus: Plus: What's next for Ukraine aid?

Senate Republicans Block Ukraine Aid Package

RIP, Norman Lear. The legendary television producer, best known for bold and influential hit sitcoms including “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons,” and “Good Times,” died Tuesday at the age of 101. And farewell to former House Speaker…

Plus: Plus: Nearly $5 billion in additional student debt relief

Republicans Give Dems an Ultimatum on Ukraine Aid

The House passed a resolution condemning antisemitism, but Congress has yet to pass the supplemental aid package requested by the White House for Israel and Ukraine as Democrats and Republicans remain divided over the GOP’s border policy…

Plus: Plus, CVS says it will overhaul prescription drug pricing

White House Warns: ‘We Are Out of Money’ for Ukraine

Good Monday evening! We’re three weeks away from Christmas Day and, incredibly, just six weeks away from the 2024 Iowa caucuses. Before we get to holiday cheer or election dread, here’s what’s happening.

Plus: Plus, Why the US needs a fiscal commission

Battle Over 'Woke' Policies Threatens Defense Bill

Good evening. The nation lost Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court, who died Friday at age 93. And the House said "get lost” to Rep. George Santos, the scandal-ridden New York Republican accused of a…

Plus: Plus: Powell on inflation

November 2023

Inflation Slows Again: Soft Landing Ahead?

Good evening and goodbye to November! Before we welcome in December, the political world will be drawn tonight to the spectacle of a debate at 9 p.m. ET between California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, and the Republican governor of…

Plus: Plus: Your Thursday news roundup

US Economy Turns Up the Sizzle

Good evening! House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Senate Republicans today as negotiators continue to work toward a deal on border policy that would set up a vote on aid to Ukraine. Johnson, facing increased scrutiny from his conservative…

Plus: Plus: House Budget Committee debates a fiscal commission

Border Security Showdown Could Sink Biden’s Aid Package

It’s Giving Tuesday! Is your inbox full of requests for charitable donations? Thalia Beaty of the Associated Press reports that nonprofits and industry groups say donations are down so far in 2023 compared to past years and many are…

Plus: Plus, the cost of family health insurance for workers at small firms

Crunch Time for Israel and Ukraine Aid: Can Congress Get It Done?

Happy Cyber Monday! American consumers are expected to spend a record $12 billion shopping online today, providing more evidence of the economy’s resilience. Congress is also back in session this week, and with federal funding extended…

Plus: Plus: Trump eyes Obamacare repeal agan

Why Mike Johnson Just Met With Trump

Good evening. Have a happy Thanksgiving! We’re off the rest of the week and will be back in your inbox on Monday.

Plus: Plus: GOP hardliners have little to show for their budget fights

The Next Fiscal Fight Is Just Days Away

Happy Monday! President Joe Biden turns 81 today, and he celebrated in part by pardoning a pair of turkeys — named Liberty and Bell — for Thanksgiving and joking that he wasn’t at the White House for the first such ceremony 76 years ago. …

Plus: Plus: Significant drop in Medicaid enrollment expected in 2024

Biden Signs Temporary Spending Bill to Avert Midnight Shutdown

Happy Friday! We’ve spent the day scouring the interwebs and other sources for important fiscal news. We can tell you, for example, that President Joe Biden late last night signed into law H.R. 6363, continuing resolution passed by the…

Plus: Plus: It's almost Thanksgiving