Fixing Social Security and Medicare: Where the Parties Stand

Fixing Social Security and Medicare: Where the Parties Stand

Republicans and Democrats have sharply divergent approaches to repairing the programs. Any solutions will affect younger workers as much as retirees.
U.S. on Track to Add $19 Trillion in New Debt Over 10 Years

U.S. on Track to Add $19 Trillion in New Debt Over 10 Years

Congressional Budget Office projections released on Wednesday suggested rising interest rates and bipartisan spending bills are adding to deficits, amid a partisan fight on fiscal policy.
Bernie Sanders Has a New Role. It Could Be His Final Act in Washington.

Bernie Sanders Has a New Role. It Could Be His Final Act in Washington.

After two unsuccessful runs for the presidency, the Vermont senator now leads the Senate health committee, a job that gives him sweeping jurisdiction over issues he cares about.