Airbnb could save US government $4.1B in decade, company says
Significant amount said to be spent on hotel companies headquartered outside the U.S.
Government Spending
Rand Paul to force Senate vote on budget-slashing bill
The Kentucky Republican’s “Penny Plan” will cut 1% from every governmental program for the next five years.
Democratic presidential hopeful wants to give citizens $1,000 a month
This Democratic presidential hopeful thinks every American is entitled to $1,000 in basic income.
Rep. McCarthy isn't jumping the gun on House Speaker role
Could Rep. Kevin McCarthy be next in line for House Speaker?
Food stamp work requirement in bill is common sense: House Republican
Democrat says legislation is “hurtful” and “un-American.”
Mnuchin touts ‘meaningful impact’ of tax cuts on US economy
If the U.S. GDP hits 3%, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will pay for itself, the Treasury secretary said.
Trump-Amazon feud unrelated to postal audit: Mnuchin
The Treasury Department is looking into the finances and operations of the U.S. Postal Service.
Number of welfare recipients likely to continue falling: Darrell Scott
Low unemployment plus lots of available jobs could mean fewer SNAP recipients.
Steve Ballmer: Government lacks courage to balance budget
Debt burden “drives me crazy,” former Microsoft CEO says.
Trump creates task force to examine US Postal Service
Trump orders a review of the Postal System's finances.
De Blasio, Cuomo responsible for declining home sales in New York: Kellyanne Conway
The counselor to the president said high taxes, not the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, are responsible for the declining home sales.
Trump has full authority to complete border wall: Ann Coulter
Many White House advisers disagree with the president on construction, author says.
Trump ripped by former senator for signing $1.3T spending bill
Former Wyoming Sen.
Connecticut giving financially strapped Hartford a $550M taxpayer bailout
Under the deal Connecticut will cover Hartford’s annual debt payments over the course of the next two decades.
Trump backs $1.3T spending bill after veto threat
"I will never sign a bill like this again," Trump said.
Trump: Troops will see largest pay increase in over a decade due to spending bill
President Donald Trump said Friday he had “no choice” but to sign the $1.3 trillion spending bill in order to create the strongest military.
China, Russia threats forced Inhofe to support $1.3T spending bill
The deal provides for a military buildup in exchange for billions of dollars for domestic programs.
GOP ‘surrendered’ to Pelosi, Schumer on ‘disgusting spending bill:’ Huckabee
He said Republicans have no excuse for giving up this quickly.
Congress needs to take up entitlement reform: Rep. Gaetz
Congress is nearing a $1.3 trillion spending deal ahead of a Friday government shutdown deadline.
David Stockman: I hired Larry Kudlow to lower taxes, balance the budget
President Donald Trump’s newly appointed National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow was once hired by the Reagan administration for his low tax and balanced budget approach to governing.