Where US adults think the government is spending too much, according to new poll
On both sides of the political aisle, very few U.S. adults think the country is spending too much on Social Security and ...
What has DOGE cut so far?
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was created by President Donald Trump to curb wasteful spending and make the federal budget more efficient.
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What the data says about U.S. foreign aid
The $71.9 billion in foreign aid that the government spent in fiscal year 2023 works out to 1.2% of that year’s total federal ...
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Analysis: The potential economic effects of Trump’s tariffs and trade war, in 9 charts
President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico could upend U.S. trade. These nine charts show what’s at stake, what ...
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Government Spending Distorts GDP
Government Expenditure & Investment has grown 4.08% annually since July 2022 while the underlying economy has grown at a 2.78% pace. This has given the Real GDP an inflated pace of 2.98%.
House Republicans unveil blueprint to extend $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and lift the debt ceiling
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans released a budget plan Wednesday that sets the stage for advancing many of President ...