Latest "caps deal" stories

Divided Senate passes 2-year budget deal with military boost

The U.S. Senate sent the president a $2.7 trillion budget plan with roughly $45 billion more in military funding over two years, despite complaints from fiscal conservatives the measure would raise the federal deficit.

By Joe Gould

4 years ago

Congress returns to budget stalemate

Lawmakers returning to Washington, D.C., this week are in a race against the clock to reach a budget deal to ease statutory spending caps and avoid a government shutdown starting Oct. 1.

By Joe Gould

4 years ago