Under Biden, National Debt Grew by $5 Trillion - Still Less Than Recent Presidents
America's national debt has surpassed $35 trillion, with recent increases from Biden, Obama, and Trump prompting calls for accountability in fiscal management.
The US National Debt and the President Who Grew It by 722%
Mismanagement of the budget and spending leads to increasing national debt, impacting essential services and government flexibility during crises.
Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor
Trump seeks to solidify conservative economic leadership by nominating key figures focused on reducing the national debt and dismantling government excess.
U.S. Budget Deficit Rises to $1.8 Trillion in 2024
The U.S. federal budget deficit reached $1.8 trillion in 2024, indicating ongoing fiscal challenges despite economic growth.
America's national debt is ballooning-and any real solutions can only be bipartisan
The two main political parties fail to offer substantial solutions to the national debt issue.
America's National Debt Is Surging - but These Countries Look a Lot Worse
The U.S. national debt stands at $35.8 trillion, with increasing expenditures outpacing revenue, driven largely by healthcare and social benefits.
Under Biden, National Debt Grew by $5 Trillion - Still Less Than Recent Presidents
America's national debt has surpassed $35 trillion, with recent increases from Biden, Obama, and Trump prompting calls for accountability in fiscal management.
The US National Debt and the President Who Grew It by 722%
Mismanagement of the budget and spending leads to increasing national debt, impacting essential services and government flexibility during crises.
Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor
Trump seeks to solidify conservative economic leadership by nominating key figures focused on reducing the national debt and dismantling government excess.
U.S. Budget Deficit Rises to $1.8 Trillion in 2024
The U.S. federal budget deficit reached $1.8 trillion in 2024, indicating ongoing fiscal challenges despite economic growth.
America's national debt is ballooning-and any real solutions can only be bipartisan
The two main political parties fail to offer substantial solutions to the national debt issue.
America's National Debt Is Surging - but These Countries Look a Lot Worse
The U.S. national debt stands at $35.8 trillion, with increasing expenditures outpacing revenue, driven largely by healthcare and social benefits.
Musk Wants to Slash $2 Trillion in Federal Spending. Is That Possible?
Trump plans to reduce federal spending significantly and streamline agency structures.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are tasked with leading this efficiency initiative.
Father Christmas, Bring Us Some Snow Plows
Government spending accountability is crucial as budgets face cuts; taxpayers deserve transparency on big expenditures.
Fox's Stuart Varney Stops GOP Rep. Claiming Elon Musk Will Cut $2 Trillion from Budget: That's an ENORMOUS Amount of Money!'
Stuart Varney questioned the practicality of cutting $2 trillion from the budget, while Rep. Buddy Carter asserted that it's achievable through identifying waste and fraud.
DOGE wants to trim a $500 billion list of 'zombie' programs that includes veterans' healthcare, Pell grants, and NASA
Musk and Ramaswamy propose cutting $516 billion in unauthorized government spending programs to promote fiscal responsibility.
Musk Wants to Slash $2 Trillion in Federal Spending. Is That Possible?
Trump plans to reduce federal spending significantly and streamline agency structures.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are tasked with leading this efficiency initiative.
Father Christmas, Bring Us Some Snow Plows
Government spending accountability is crucial as budgets face cuts; taxpayers deserve transparency on big expenditures.
Fox's Stuart Varney Stops GOP Rep. Claiming Elon Musk Will Cut $2 Trillion from Budget: That's an ENORMOUS Amount of Money!'
Stuart Varney questioned the practicality of cutting $2 trillion from the budget, while Rep. Buddy Carter asserted that it's achievable through identifying waste and fraud.
DOGE wants to trim a $500 billion list of 'zombie' programs that includes veterans' healthcare, Pell grants, and NASA
Musk and Ramaswamy propose cutting $516 billion in unauthorized government spending programs to promote fiscal responsibility.
Starmer and Reeves are playing a dangerous game. How much more do they think Britain can take? | John Harris
The government's withdrawal of winter fuel allowance reflects a troubling political shift and public discontent towards pensioner support.
Give us your vision for the country, Sir Keir. Costly glasses shouldn't be required | Andrew Rawnsley
The media controversy surrounding government expenses undermines the Labour Party's credibility and distracts from pressing national issues.
Starmer to strike more upbeat note as Treasury plots spending boost
Starmer aims to inspire hope for a new Britain while acknowledging the short-term challenges and the complexities of governance.
Rachel Reeves promises not to increase taxes again in spring budget
Labour's next budget will not include tax increases, and the government must adhere to established spending plans despite pressure on public services.
Tories would do better with Jenrick as leader than Badenoch, poll suggests ahead of leadership hustings UK politics live
Bridget Phillipson discussed ongoing budget talks but did not confirm cabinet complaints, emphasizing the importance of education funding ahead of the upcoming budget.
Reeves pledges increased government spending and no return to austerity
The public accepts the need for sacrifices to stabilize the economy and prefers an honest assessment of challenges over a cover-up.
Starmer and Reeves are playing a dangerous game. How much more do they think Britain can take? | John Harris
The government's withdrawal of winter fuel allowance reflects a troubling political shift and public discontent towards pensioner support.
Give us your vision for the country, Sir Keir. Costly glasses shouldn't be required | Andrew Rawnsley
The media controversy surrounding government expenses undermines the Labour Party's credibility and distracts from pressing national issues.
Starmer to strike more upbeat note as Treasury plots spending boost
Starmer aims to inspire hope for a new Britain while acknowledging the short-term challenges and the complexities of governance.
Rachel Reeves promises not to increase taxes again in spring budget
Labour's next budget will not include tax increases, and the government must adhere to established spending plans despite pressure on public services.
Tories would do better with Jenrick as leader than Badenoch, poll suggests ahead of leadership hustings UK politics live
Bridget Phillipson discussed ongoing budget talks but did not confirm cabinet complaints, emphasizing the importance of education funding ahead of the upcoming budget.
Reeves pledges increased government spending and no return to austerity
The public accepts the need for sacrifices to stabilize the economy and prefers an honest assessment of challenges over a cover-up.
Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Dr. Mehmet Oz is nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, focusing on disease prevention and reducing waste in healthcare spending.
California has spent $24 billion on homelessness over five years, yet the crisis continues to worsen without transparent data or effective coordination.
Record number of homeless families living in temporary accommodation
Record numbers of families, especially children, are living in temporary accommodation in the UK, highlighting a growing homelessness crisis.
Bramson: Losing the path home - San Jose Spotlight
The U.S. government allocates minimal funds to housing assistance, exacerbating homelessness issues.
Local governments must compensate for federal funding shortfalls, leading to tough winters ahead.
California voters are increasingly limiting future housing resources and protections for the unhoused.
California has spent $24 billion on homelessness over five years, yet the crisis continues to worsen without transparent data or effective coordination.
Record number of homeless families living in temporary accommodation
Record numbers of families, especially children, are living in temporary accommodation in the UK, highlighting a growing homelessness crisis.
Bramson: Losing the path home - San Jose Spotlight
The U.S. government allocates minimal funds to housing assistance, exacerbating homelessness issues.
Local governments must compensate for federal funding shortfalls, leading to tough winters ahead.
California voters are increasingly limiting future housing resources and protections for the unhoused.
Value for Money tsar linked to string of overspends
Concerns arise about new Value for Money chief David Goldstone's capability to eliminate public spending inefficiencies given his track record with overspending projects.
UK economy set to grow faster than expected this year
The UK's economy is projected to grow slightly faster than expected, but long-term growth rates are set to decline towards the end of the parliament.
IMF urges Rachel Reeves to raise taxes and rein in spending to stabilise UK public finances
IMF urges tax increases and spending cuts for sustainable public finances in the UK. Immediate action is critical to prevent exacerbation of existing issues.
Majority of businesses receiving 23bn in Covid grants could have survived without them, report finds
Most UK businesses that received Covid grants likely would have survived without them, prompting scrutiny of government spending.
Rachel Reeves tells cabinet UK still faces 100bn black hole over next five years
The UK faces a £100 billion public finance black hole over five years, requiring tough budget choices.
UK economy set to grow faster than expected this year
The UK's economy is projected to grow slightly faster than expected, but long-term growth rates are set to decline towards the end of the parliament.
IMF urges Rachel Reeves to raise taxes and rein in spending to stabilise UK public finances
IMF urges tax increases and spending cuts for sustainable public finances in the UK. Immediate action is critical to prevent exacerbation of existing issues.
Majority of businesses receiving 23bn in Covid grants could have survived without them, report finds
Most UK businesses that received Covid grants likely would have survived without them, prompting scrutiny of government spending.
Rachel Reeves tells cabinet UK still faces 100bn black hole over next five years
The UK faces a £100 billion public finance black hole over five years, requiring tough budget choices.
James Cleverly spent 655 a head on in-flight catering while asylum seekers receive 49 a week | Zoe Williams
The Conservative government's Rwanda immigration plan was not only futile but also a stark dehumanization of migrants, highlighted by excessive spending and tragic outcomes.
At least ten migrants housed in Home Office accommodation for more than three years
Many asylum seekers are stuck in temporary accommodations for years due to delays in their claims.
James Cleverly spent 655 a head on in-flight catering while asylum seekers receive 49 a week | Zoe Williams
The Conservative government's Rwanda immigration plan was not only futile but also a stark dehumanization of migrants, highlighted by excessive spending and tragic outcomes.
At least ten migrants housed in Home Office accommodation for more than three years
Many asylum seekers are stuck in temporary accommodations for years due to delays in their claims.
Harris' home-health-care proposal is nothing but a cynical ploy to win votes with false hope
Harris's Medicare home-health-care proposal has unrealistic cost estimates and financial implications given Medicare's impending bankruptcy.
FEMA Spent Nearly Half Its Disaster Budget in Just 8 Days
The federal government rapidly spent nearly half of the allocated disaster relief funds, prompting potential restrictions on future spending by FEMA.
Exclusive | NYC seeking 14,000 hotel rooms to shelter migrants through 2025 - as housing costs set to surpass $2.3B
New York City will continue using hotels as shelters for migrants, with plans for 14,000 rooms through next year amid rising costs.
State spend on HAP not value for money or long term solution to social housing crisis, damning PAC report finds
Spending on Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) demonstrates inefficiency, with the committee suggesting that it does not yield long-term housing solutions.
Citing the Biden-Harris admin's own FEMA facts isn't misinformation, Karine Jean-Pierre
The dismissal of factual questions as misinformation highlights a troubling trend in political accountability.
Rachel Reeves to decide by Wednesday whether to change fiscal rules
Rachel Reeves faces a decision that may unlock £57bn for infrastructure spending by altering fiscal rules ahead of the budget announcement.
Reeves rules out return to austerity but refuses to say departments will avoid real-terms cuts Labour conference live
The UK government plans to fill a budget black hole without raising income tax, national insurance, or VAT, while managing potential departmental cuts.
Rachel Reeves to decide by Wednesday whether to change fiscal rules
Rachel Reeves faces a decision that may unlock £57bn for infrastructure spending by altering fiscal rules ahead of the budget announcement.
Reeves rules out return to austerity but refuses to say departments will avoid real-terms cuts Labour conference live
The UK government plans to fill a budget black hole without raising income tax, national insurance, or VAT, while managing potential departmental cuts.
Track the money for Prop 5: Contributions for and against housing and infrastructure bonds
Proposition 5 aims to lower the voting threshold for local bond measures, potentially increasing funding for affordable housing and infrastructure projects.
What's the True Price of a School Lunch?
Governments should reconsider spending criteria beyond just price to include environmental costs of goods.
Battered by typhoons: Why aren't Philippine flood control projects working?
Manila invests heavily in flood control, but projects remain incomplete, contributing to ongoing challenges with severe flooding despite significant government spending.
France's Budget Problems Very Serious,' Prime Minister Says
France's new Prime Minister warns of critical financial conditions, highlighting the urgent need for action to address ballooning debt and deficit issues.
Labour urged to consider 9bn tax on staff pensions to curb government spending
The Resolution Foundation advocates for a £9bn tax on pension contributions to curb rising government spending, despite fears it may reduce employer pensions.
State pension set to rise by more than 400 next year
The state pension will increase by 4% in April, raising weekly payments amid pressures to maintain winter fuel allowances for pensioners.
Tory Covid contracts worth 15bn had corruption red flags', study finds
Government's Covid contracts revealed significant corruption red flags, indicating systemic bias and wasteful spending exceeding 15 billion pounds.
Over 1m spent by Department of Foreign Affairs on high-end cars for Irish diplomatic work overseas
Government prioritizes security in vehicle purchases for diplomats in high-risk areas.
John Downing: Sinn Fein bets the house on plan to get into power - but does the public buy it?
Voters will ultimately judge political promises through action as evidenced at the ballot box.
Labour's decision to cut winter fuel payments is mean and politically inept | Larry Elliott
Politicians often provide outrageous explanations when under public scrutiny, as seen with the defense of cuts to winter fuel payments.
Civil service chief backs UK government claim of 22bn shortfall
Simon Case confirms a £22bn financial shortfall due to previous government's spending review failures.
Government's large spending changes are linked to not conducting timely financial reviews.