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.
US judge keeps block on Trump federal buyout plan in place for now
Israeli hostages Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov are expected to return from Gaza on Saturday ...
How Each Senator Voted to Confirm Russell T. Vought as Budget Chief
The Senate voted 53 to 47 to confirm Russell T. Vought — an architect of the ultraconservative Project 2025 policy agenda — ...
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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 ...