The charts below are based on information from the Congressional Budget Office, which does nonpartisan analysis for Congress.

The sudden stop in federal funding reminded Americans how vital the government is in people’s lives.

Compare that with the same period last year under Joe Biden: federal spending back then came to about $26bn a day. Outflows ...

A provocative set of graphs has kicked off a debate over whether—and how—more money can improve student outcomes.

President Donald Trump took office with a promise to “immediately bring prices down.” But conquering inflation is tricky, and ...

Congressional Republicans may seek to drastically cut Medicaid by imposing per capita caps, which would place a hard cap on per-person federal Medicaid spending. At a time when people across ...

The Apollo C.E.O. Marc Rowan has championed a model that doesn’t fit within party lines.

Elon Musk’s DOGE has officially launched its website, aiming to provide public updates on governmental spending cuts and agency operations.

It’s vital for Congress to pair pro-growth tax cuts with pro-growth spending reforms. The federal budget itself needs a ...

Chelsea Clinton is the vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, a nonprofit that was created by Bill Clinton in 2001.

Silver surges past $32.65 before stopping at $33.39, then retreats on weak U.S. retail sales. Traders watch Fed policy and inflation data for the next move.