Government Spending

The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.

The Democratic Socialists of America platform could cost up to $212 trillion over a decade, a Cato Institute analysis of DSA policies estimates.

President Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 dividend to every U.S. adult, but analysts warn it would cost $1.2 trillion and double the deficit.

President Donald Trump's GSA secured a 50% discount on OpenAI's cutting-edge AI models for federal employees with no minimum spend required.

The national debt topping $40 trillion and the looming insolvency of Social Security in 2032 require the urgent attention of policymakers to implement reforms, an economist warns.

The national debt hits $40 trillion as Social Security, Medicare, interest rates and tax cuts drive federal deficits higher under Trump's watch.

The CBO's monthly update shows the federal budget deficit on track to hit $2.1 trillion as national debt interest costs surge 14% year over year.

Zohran Mamdani's proposal for government-run grocery stores faces scrutiny over whether public funding can sustain the business long term.

The Department of Commerce plans to require seven companies to fork over equity in order to obtain federal funding to develop technology.

A flat-rate COLA proposal could close 50% of Social Security's 75-year fiscal shortfall, but the cost of waiting since 1987 has been enormous.

Federal spending on national debt interest, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid drives the budget deficit $35 billion higher than last year.

DOGE claims it saved $215 billion before reaching its July 4 self-termination date, but the cost-cutting agency fell far short of its original goals.

First-quarter GDP grew at 2.1%, above the expected 1.6%, as equipment investment in AI and computers along with consumer spending led growth.

The U.S. is projected to run a budget deficit of at least $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, according to Treasury Department and bond market estimates.

The U.S. national debt held by the public has surpassed the size of the economy for the first time since World War II, reaching over 100% of GDP in March.

Improper federal payments hit $186 billion in fiscal year 2025, with Medicare, Medicaid and tax credits accounting for the bulk, a new GAO report finds.

The Treasury froze $344M in Iran-linked crypto, escalating pressure as officials warn Tehran could lose $170M daily with oil exports nearing disruption.

The Commerce Department released its second and final revision for fourth quarter GDP which found the economy grew at a slower pace than was previously reported.

Delta suspended VIP congressional services amid the government shutdown, telling lawmakers they'll be treated like regular travelers by SkyMiles status.

U.S. national debt hits historic $39 trillion milestone, growing from $38 trillion in five months as deficits surge and experts warn of unsustainable pace.