The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has called out both the Labour and Conservative parties for failing to address the harsh reality of necessary spending cuts following the general election. The think-tank criticized the current fiscal rules as being "arbitrary and gameable."

Congress Sprints to Funding Finish Line Despite Conservative Outrage Overview Congress is currently in a race against time to pass a $1.2 trillion funding bill before the looming shutdown deadline on Friday night. The bill encompasses funding for various government departments and agencies, aiming to avert a partial government shutdown that could have far-reaching consequences. […]