The word “reconciliation” sounds benign, even harmonious. But in Washington, D.C., reconciliation refers to a potent legislative shortcut that allows the party in power to avoid opposition and enact ...

As Republicans in Congress begin trying to enact President Donald Trump’s tax and spending agenda, the word “reconciliation” has come up repeatedly. Democrats, who are in the minority, are now waging ...

Advancing any legislation through this process is now significantly more challenging given House Speaker Mike Johnson's ...

The House Republican leadership plans to bring a budget resolution to the floor this week in what marks an early step in a lengthy process that Republicans hope to use to pass much of President ...

Federal education policymakers find themselves at a critical intersection of budget policy and human investment as they consider budget reconciliation legislation. Updated, March 4, 2025: This post ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) But in Washington, D.C., reconciliation refers to a potent legislative shortcut that ...