Education Spending In The Crosshairs Of Federal Budget Reconciliation
Recent developments in Washington regarding budget reconciliation indicate potential significant impacts on education ...
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Trump Has Allies In the Fight to Reduce the Debt: Democrats
Reducing the debt and deficit of the United States federal government has long been regarded as a Republican issue, but a ...
Reporter's Noteboook: Sorting it out
There are really four distinct issues with which Congress is grappling as the government risks running out of money next week ...
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How does the US spend taxpayer money? What to know as DOGE, Elon Musk look for cuts
Mandatory and discretionary spending are not equal in size: About three-quarters of federal spending comes from either ...
What Is 'Mandatory Spending'? Social Programs at Risk in $2 Trillion Cut
House Republicans are seeking to cut $2 trillion in mandatory spending, which covers social programs, over a 10-year period.
Will President Donald Trump Renege on His Social Security Promise With House Republicans Seeking $2 Trillion in Cuts to Mandatory Spending?
The House GOP wants to cut up to $2 trillion in mandatory spending from the federal budget over the next 10 years -- is ...
PolitiFact breaks down federal spending, house budget cuts under second Trump administration
PolitiFact's Lou Jacobson discusses the challenges faced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in cutting $1 ...
Can Congress enact one big beautiful reconciliation bill?
President Trump has expressed support for a single “one big beautiful bill” for reconciliation, while Vice President JD Vance ...
No, DOGE can’t fix the deficit. Here’s why.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made some cuts, but these amount to only 1.25 ...
House budget resolution doesn't cut taxes on tips, overtime or Social Security. Here's why
However, while the House of Representatives did pass a budget resolution, this resolution did not provide funding to federal ...
The House Wants to Pass Trump’s Agenda in One Big Bill. Here’s What’s in It.
The G.O.P. bill would extend tax cuts and almost certainly make big reductions to programs serving the poor. Passing it may ...
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How the US spends taxpayer money as Musk-led DOGE seeks cuts
As a practical matter, it would be difficult. The largest chunks of the federal budget go towards mandatory spending. These programmes do not need annual outlays approved by Congress. They include ...