These charts show you how big the federal budget is
The charts below are based on information from the Congressional Budget Office, which does nonpartisan analysis for Congress.
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How Much Does the Federal Government Spend on Social Welfare?
The United States spends $1 trillion on welfare and medicaid, which can be reduced while still increasing welfare benefits.
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You’re hearing a lot about budget reconciliation in Congress. What does that mean?
WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress have begun taking their first steps on the long and winding road that constitutes the ...
Trump’s budget cuts are unconstitutional
Unilateral presidential changes to the federal budget are unconstitutional. Full stop.
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US estimated to have borrowed $127B in January: CBO
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated in a report on Monday that the federal government racked up a deficit of $127 billion last month. The CBO estimated the federal budget deficit ...
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DOGE aims to cut $2 trillion in federal spending. Where would you start?
Billionaire Elon Musk has said his Department of Government Efficiency is aiming to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. After his team gained access to the Treasury Department’s sensitive ...