17 h. ago Trump's budget would cut a research program that's informed Alaska wildlife management for decades

Trump's budget would cut a research program that's informed Alaska wildlife management for decades  Alaska Public Media

Politics

19 h. ago What's the CBO? Meet the nonpartisan agency under fire from Republicans.

Top Republicans, including President Trump, are criticizing the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office over its assessment that GOP's signature policy bill could add $2.4 trillion to the deficit.

Politics

26 h. ago House Budget chairman explains why there's no 'pork' in Trump tax bill after Elon Musk attacks

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington explained why "pork barreling" traditionally does not happen in the reconciliation process.

Politics

26 h. ago RFK Jr. is shrinking the agency that works on mental illness and addiction

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration has seen its staff cut by more than a third, and it's facing deep budget cuts. Progress on overdose deaths could be lost, experts warn.

Politics

30 h. ago Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine discusses the effect of Trump's tariffs on the economy

NPR speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who is also on the Senate Budget Committee, about how President Trump's tariffs will affect the federal budget and the economy.

Politics

30 h. ago Sen. Tim Kaine says Trump's tariffs could reduce federal debt, but at what cost?

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who is also on the Senate Budget Committee, about how President Trump's tariffs will affect the federal budget and the economy.

Politics

30 h. ago CBO says Trump's tariffs could cut U.S. deficit by $2.8 trillion over 10 years

A forecast from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office this week says Trump's tariffs could shave $2.8 trillion off the federal debt over the next decade, if they remain in place.

Politics

43 h. ago Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade — with caveats

Forecasters at the Congressional Budget Office say President Trump's tariffs could shave $2.8 trillion off the federal debt if they remain in place for a decade. That's a big if.

Politics

54 h. ago Trump issues a new travel ban. And, GOP raises concerns over the budget bill

Trump has signed a proclamation banning travelers from a dozen countries starting on Monday. And, Elon Musk's criticism of the budget bill is raising GOP concerns.

Politics

66 h. ago Senate weighs Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as policy group backs CBO, projects $3 trillion debt increase

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that Trump's spending package addressing tax policy, immigration and other issues would add $3 trillion to primary deficits over 10 years.

Politics

67 h. ago Chip Roy to Schweizer on Big Beautiful Bill: 'We're Addicted to Spending'

Deficit hawk and Texas Rep. Chip Roy believes the budget battle for President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is a moment of truth for the nation and demands spending cuts that “meet the moment.” The post Chip Roy to Schweizer on Big Beautiful Bill: ‘We’re Addicted to Spending’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

68 h. ago Elon Musk posts ‘Kill Bill’ meme in latest push to nix Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

Elon Musk is calling on Americans to urge their senators and representatives to “kill" the “big, beautiful" budget bill backed by President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.

Politics

69 h. ago Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade

The Congressional Budget Office projected President Trump's tariffs could raise trillions of dollars over the next decade — but they could also lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

Politics

69 h. ago Congress budget office says Trump tax bill could add $2.4 trillion to US debt

Congress budget office says Trump tax bill could add $2.4 trillion to US debt  Reuters

Economics

2 d. ago Schumer warns Trump budget bill Medicaid cuts could jeopardize GOP senators: 'We Are All Going to Die Act'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y, said President Donald Trump's budget bill spells disaster for senior citizens and Republicans who support it.

Events

2 d. ago US President Trump’s budget would abandon wild horses and burros to a grim fate

US President Trump’s budget would abandon wild horses and burros to a grim fate  Humane World for Animals

Politics

2 d. ago Trump's Tariffs Would Cut Budget Deficits by $2.8 Trillion, CBO Says

The revenue from the tariffs would more than offset projected losses from tax cuts. The post Trump’s Tariffs Would Cut Budget Deficits by $2.8 Trillion, CBO Says appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump Allies Try to Discredit Experts Warning About the Cost of Tax Cuts

President Trump and his allies have united around a new foe: the economists and budget experts who have warned about the costs of Republicans’ tax ambitions.

Events

3 d. ago Trump’s Policy Bill Would Add $2.4 Trillion to Debt, Budget Office Says

The estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is all but certain to inflame an already intense debate inside the G.O.P. about the fiscal consequences of their bill to enact President Trump’s agenda.

Economics

3 d. ago US Congress budget office sees economic output falling from Trump tariffs

US Congress budget office sees economic output falling from Trump tariffs  Reuters

Politics