White House Seeks to Impose Political Test on Billions in Federal Grants

A new proposal would allow the administration to block grants if they do not satisfy President Trump’s agenda or support what ...

Federal budget deficit projected to hit $2 trillion this fiscal year, ranking among largest in US history

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

How the Trump Administration Plans to Politicize Federal Grants

Proposed changes would empower Trump Administration appointees to block grants that are determined not to align with the ...

Stopping Fraud Won’t ‘Save’ Social Security, Create ‘Balanced Budget,’ as Trump Suggests

The Trump administration says it's working to reduce the amount of fraud in federal government programs. However, fiscal ...
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Some of the states most closely tied to the federal government may not be the ones you expect

We believe that very deeply, that if you have 50 states doing 50 different things, well, maybe… the states can learn from one another," said Liam Day.
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The Federal Spending Spree Will Make the Next Economic Shock Even Worse

You're probably tired of hearing about the U.S. government's looming debt crisis, because it's a continuing backdrop to political conversations in this country. Unfortunately, the government's debt ...