National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $36,215,469,660,763.20 as of 4/23/25
The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.
Tesla earnings fall short; Elon Musk says DOGE time will 'drop significantly'
Tesla generated $13.97 billion in automotive revenue in the first three months of 2025, marking a drop of nearly 20% from the same quarter last year.
Trump's tariffs projected to increase unemployment, but escape mass layoffs: Allianz
Allianz economists are forecasting that the unemployment will rise to 5% by early 2026, though mass layoffs aren't expected as inflation raises consumer prices due to Trump's tariffs.
Federal judge temporarily blocks mass firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A federal judge temporarily halted the mass firings of nearly 1,500 workers at the CFPB on Friday following notices they received on Thursday advising them of their dismissals
Conservative group calls for halt to federal funding of California high-speed rail
A new report by the conservative group Unleash Prosperity calls for an end to federal funding for the California high-speed rail project due to cost overruns.
Powerful manufacturing association pens regulation rebalancing plan for Trump admin
The National Association of Manufacturers sent 10 federal agencies details on 44 regulations it recommends President Donald Trump should revise or rescind.
About 20K IRS workers are weighing buyout offers
About 20,000 workers at the IRS have expressed interest in buyout offers extended by the Trump administration as part of its plan to shrink the agency.
Social Security Administration launches anti-fraud measures
The Social Security Administration launched tools that will "identify suspicious activity in telephone claims by analyzing patterns and anomalies within a person’s account."
Blue state fraud triggers call for investigation over 'betrayal' to taxpayers
California Republican lawmakers in Congress are calling on the Department of Justice and the Department of Education to investigate fake community college applications.
DOGE finds thousands of fake unemployment claims
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uncovered tens of thousands of unemployment claims for claimants with improbably high or low ages, which the Labor Department confirmed.
Senate confirms Trump's SEC chair pick Paul Atkins
The Senate confirmed pro-cryptocurrency attorney Paul Atkins as President Donald Trump's new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Government spending on social programs rising
Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that private wage growth in January and February was outpaced by rising spending from government social programs such as Medicaid.
Sen. Mike Lee, Rep. Ben Cline pushing to block government workers from union activities on official time
Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Ben Cline are pushing a measure to block government employees from participating in union-related activities on official time.
CBO says US budget deficits to widen, national debt to surge to 156% of GDP
The Congressional Budget Office's long-term budget outlook shows deficits widening in the years ahead, driven primarily by spending on Social Security, Medicare and interest expenses.
DOGE arrives at Peace Corps HQ, signaling possible cuts on the horizon
DOGE, which is led by Elon Musk, arrived at U.S. Peace Corps headquarters, suggesting it could be the latest target of efforts to downsize the federal workforce.
Vice President JD Vance says Trump is 'taking this economy in a different direction'
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday gave a wide-ranging interview on "FOX & Friends," including touching on the economy and the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts.
DOGE cuts drive layoffs in March to highest level since pandemic
U.S. employers announced the third-most monthly layoffs on record in March, as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continued its efforts to cut the federal workforce.
Tesla stock shoots higher on report Musk could soon exit DOGE
Tesla’s stock jumped Wednesday on a report that the electric vehicle maker’s CEO, Elon Musk, may exit President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.
Senate awaiting word on reconciliation to push through tax-cut package
Republicans are waiting for news from the Senate's parliamentarian about whether they can use a current policy baseline for their tax-cut package and comply with reconciliation rules.
Can DOGE dent inflation? Elon Musk says yes
DOGE leader Elon Musk said the group's cost-cutting efforts can reduce federal spending and, in turn, slow inflationary price increases that are hitting household budgets.