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 only thing the Schumer shutdown accomplished was agitating millions of Americans

America's top 10 busiest airports handled hundreds of millions of passengers last year, but travelers now face flight reductions due to air traffic controller shortages.

The Trump administration said it will partially fund SNAP program through November, though payments could be reduced or delayed for weeks.

Elon Musk said NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is a 'charismatic swindler' on Joe Rogan's podcast, and warned his socialist policies would cause catastrophic decline.

President Trump should use his impoundment authority to cut out nonessential government workers

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues his beef with Democrat lawmakers as the government shutdown standoff on Capitol Hill continues into its 31st day.

Thirty state manufacturing groups are urging Congress to end the ongoing government shutdown, which they say is disrupting operations and regulatory approvals.

The government has been shut down for nearly a month, and the impact is beginning to be felt by the U.S. economy.

The federal government ran an almost $1.8 trillion budget deficit in FY2025, which ranked as the fourth-largest in history after even larger deficits were incurred in recent years.

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler criticizes Democrats for having a 'disgraceful moment' during the government shutdown that she says is hurting small businesses.

As the SNAP funding cliff nears, DoorDash announces 1 million free meals, fee waivers and even donations to food banks to support struggling families.

The Treasury Department reported federal spending growth has declined under President Trump with outlays falling 2.5% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to Biden era increases.

SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans are at risk as the ongoing government shutdown threatens funding for November food stamp payments, according to the USDA.

Business groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are warning that the ongoing government shutdown is harming small businesses and costing American economic growth.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the ongoing government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy up to $15 billion weekly as it enters its third week.

Traders on Kalshi and Polymarket are betting the federal government shutdown will extend into next month, with 65% expecting it to last until Oct. 31.

Major U.S. airports refuse to play Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown causing flight delays.

The government shutdown does not extend the October 15 tax filing deadline for taxpayers who requested extensions earlier this year for their 2024 tax returns.

Trump administration blames Democrats for funding stalemate triggering federal layoffs, as National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett warns of permanent RIFs.