Nov 22, 2024 · Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy said this week that they plan to target billions of dollars in “unauthorized” federal spending as part of their effort to trim waste from the budget.

Oct 23, 2024 · Good evening. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to answer questions from “persuadable” voters at a CNN Town Hall outside Philadelphia at 9 p.m. ET tonight. Former …

Nov 19, 2024 · President Joe Biden on Monday asked Congress to provide $98.4 billion in emergency funding in response to a host of natural disasters, including Hurricanes Helene and …

Aug 18, 2020 · Opinions about tax policy are divided in the U.S. along fairly predictable partisan lines, with Republicans typically expressing preferences for lower taxes compared to …

Nov 26, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has selected Russell Vought to run the Office of Management and Budget, the largest office within the executive branch.

Mar 5, 2024 · Fiscal News Roundup. Earmark Battle Emerges as Late Threat to Spending Bill – The Hill; House Conservatives Fume Over Deal Backed by Johnson – The Hill; Barrasso to …

Dec 6, 2024 · Economists at the Penn Wharton Budget Model have constructed a package of 13 major tax and spending reforms that they say can grow the U.S. economy while also reducing …

Oct 1, 2024 · House Speaker Mike Johnson pitched Wall Street today on Republicans’ agenda of tax cuts and deregulation, promising to deliver an economic boost while also pursuing “fiscal …

Oct 21, 2024 · Social Security will be forced to cut benefits by an estimated 23% in 10 years if Congress fails to prop up the program’s trust funds before then, but a new analysis from a …

Dec 23, 2024 · In a move that could boost benefits for about 2.4 million retirees, the Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act this weekend, sending it to President Biden for his …