Why US federal agency spending has outpaced inflation — despite headcounts dropping billions fly out the door
Washington is spending more of your money than ever — far above the rate of price increases over the past quarter-century.
‘Big one to eliminate’: Elon Musk spotlights cost of federal entitlements amid fear of cuts to programs
Elon Musk on Monday highlighted the cost of federal spending on entitlement programs, the latest sign of the tech billionaire and presidential adviser’s focus to downsize the federal government amid ...
Education Spending In The Crosshairs Of Federal Budget Reconciliation
Recent developments in Washington regarding budget reconciliation indicate potential significant impacts on education ...
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How does the US spend taxpayer money? What to know as DOGE, Elon Musk look for cuts
The largest chunks of the federal budget go toward mandatory spending. These programs do not need annual outlays approved by Congress. They include: Social Security (about 20%). Medicare (about 15%).
Federal funding cuts could threaten Houston’s workforce and retirees. Here’s how
Since President Donald Trump took office, nearly every federal department has waded through some uncertainty -- and the ...
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What we know about the 14 percent of federal awards in Trump’s crosshairs
President Donald Trump’s attempts to slash federal spending have provoked a fiscal melee across the government — and mass confusion about what is happening with hundreds of billions of dollars ...
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Federal workers’ salaries represent less than 5% of federal spending and 1% of GDP
DOGE, headed by unelected billionaire Elon Musk, is spearheading these federal layoffs to cut what it considers wasteful government spending. In 2024, the government spent almost $7 trillion.