Budget & Appropriations

This page collects the 919 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Budget & Appropriations”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Elections, Congress, and Healthcare.

1. Yesterday1 item
   1. New limits on federal student loans are steering many borrowers toward private lendersRecent federal loan caps enacted under President Trump have restricted borrowing amounts for graduate students and parents, prompting a surge in demand for private student loans. Lenders like SoFi andMiami-Dade County
2. Thu, Nov 51 item
   1. Columnist Michael Hiltzik outlines Democratic strategy following congressional election gainsFollowing recent congressional election gains, Democrats should use their majorities to halt Republican dismantling of the New Deal, rebuild government compacts, and address modern economic and publicLos Angeles County
3. Mon, Nov 21 item
   1. Potential Democratic Congressional Takeover Sets Up Constitutional Test for Trump AdministrationA potential Democratic takeover of both chambers of Congress could grant lawmakers investigative, subpoena, and confirmation powers, creating a constitutional test for the Trump administration's broadLos Angeles County2 reports
4. Sun, Nov 11 item
   1. Affordable Care Act open enrollment period brings higher premiums and expiring financial assistance in 2027The Affordable Care Act open enrollment period begins Sunday in most states and runs through Jan. 15, bringing higher premiums, expiring financial assistance, and stricter enrollment rules for 2027. HMiami-Dade County2 reports
5. Fri, Oct 301 item
   1. IRS reports record $5.6 trillion in tax collections and historic refunds for fiscal year 2026The IRS announced record-setting tax collections of $5.6 trillion and historic refund payouts in fiscal year 2026, alongside an overall tax rate drop to 12.6%. The agency also highlighted a new automaHillsborough County
6. Thu, Oct 291 item
   1. Midterm elections could prompt congressional oversight of federal student loan policiesUpcoming midterm elections present an opportunity for Democrats to potentially retake congressional chambers and initiate oversight hearings into Department of Education policies and student loan servHillsborough County2 reports
7. Wed, Oct 281 item
   1. Opinion: Congressional Democrats prepare oversight and investigation strategies if they win midtermsDemocratic lawmakers are planning extensive investigations into presidential administration corruption, pardons, family contracts, and policy decisions if they secure congressional majorities in upcomLos Angeles County2 reports
8. Sat, Oct 241 item
   1. Federal Wildland Firefighters Face Severe Housing Crisis, Low Pay, and Dilapidated Station Living ConditionsEighty-six percent of wildland firefighters live in cars, tents, or surf couches due to severe housing insecurity, low base pay, and high housing costs, according to survey data and interviews. FirefiLos Angeles County

1. 01Donald Trumpperson20 mentions
2. 02Mike Johnsonperson3 mentions
3. 03Peter G. Peterson Foundationorganization3 mentions
4. 04Justice Departmentorganization3 mentions
5. 05Organization for Economic Co-operation and Developmentorganization3 mentions
6. 06Department of Educationorganization3 mentions
7. 07Cynthia Coxperson3 mentions
8. 08House of Representativesorganization3 mentions
9. 09Bipartisan Policy Centerorganization3 mentions
10. 10KFForganization3 mentions