The U.S. shrugged when Thomas Jefferson blocked funding for a program he hated. Richard Nixon did the same with programs he ...

The chorus of voices warning against plans to slash Medicaid funding to protect tax cuts is growing as Republicans in Congress continue to float potential plans aimed at reducing the federal budget.

House panel advances GOP budget outline  RFK Jr. confirmed to lead HHS Federal layoffs escalate Vance: U.S. could send troops ...

Elon Musk’s budget-slashing team is auditing contracts and grant programs, including the federal student loan portfolio, in ...

Conservatives who have spent decades promoting deep cuts to government are giving mixed reviews to the Department of ...

Texas, told lawmakers the resolution is “a blueprint for restoring America’s security, prosperity, and leadership in the world.” ...

Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending. But polling also shows many Americans, including Republicans, think the country is spending too little on major government programs ...

‘DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS’ — Anti-abortion activists and their allies in government are hoping this is the year they finally take down Planned Parenthood by going after the federal funding that makes ...

Historically, passenger rail funding has had legislative champions from each party in the House and Senate that successfully ...

Democrats cannot have it both ways: they are either against waste and fraud sucking up taxpayer dollars, or they are for it.

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