Trump’s spending pause exposes extreme reach of federal government
As the battle over President Trump’s spending pause plays out in the courts, it’s becoming clear just how far Uncle Sam’s ...
Elon Musk's DOGE is overhauling the federal government, cutting spending, and drawing backlash. Here's what to know.
DOGE is Elon Musk's ambitious effort to reform the federal government. Here's how the Department of Government Efficiency is ...
As Musk works to slash federal spending, his own firms have received billions in government contracts
As Elon Musk has led an effort to slash government spending, his own companies have, over the last few years, received ...
The Federal Spending Boom Rolls On
Calling all DOGErs. Outlays rose 15% in the first third of fiscal 2025.
Judge finds Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending
A federal judge has found the Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending and has ...
A quick way to cut $1 trillion in federal spending
President Trump suggests that state governments should have primary responsibility for handling disasters, and cutting ...
Federal funding freeze disrupts rural organizations supporting foster youth, job growth
Federally funded programs provided both women with a social safety net and employment in one of the nation’s poorest states, ...
Where US adults think the government is spending too much, according to AP-NORC polling
Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending. But polling also shows many Americans, including Republicans ...