PoliticsCommentary
How Trump Can Clean Up the EPA’s Budget
There were mixed signals from the White House on Tuesday about whether spending cuts or economic growth will fund the boost in defense spending that… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why It’s Too Early for Alarm Over Trump’s Proposed Cuts to International Programs
According to multiple news reports, President Donald Trump’s budget proposal will include a $54 billion increase for defense spending that will, in part, be offset… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Trump’s Defense Proposal Would Boost a Languishing Military
On Monday, President Donald Trump’s budget director, Mick Mulvaney, announced that the administration will seek a defense budget of $603 billion for 2018—“one of the largest… Read More
EconomyNews
Trump Pledges Boost in Military and Infrastructure Spending, Cut in Foreign Aid
President Donald Trump’s first budget will boost military spending by $54 billion and pay for it by scaling back nondiscretionary spending—including cuts to foreign aid—the… Read More
EconomyNews
Democrat Governor Wants to Cut Taxpayer Funding for Public Broadcasting to Zero
At a time when President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering cuts to public broadcasting, one Democrat governor already has proposed to eliminate taxpayers’ subsidies… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Bringing Back Earmarks Would Be a Colossal Mistake
In November the American people voted to give Republicans unified control of the federal government because, in large part, we pledged to “drain the swamp”—that… Read More
EconomyCommentary
8 Snapshots of America’s Fiscal Outlook
America is facing a looming budget crisis, but you wouldn’t know it from the way Congress keeps spending. By 2027, net interest on the national… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Congressional Ban on Earmarks Hasn’t Stopped Pork-Barrel Spending
When members of Congress defend earmarks with “power of the purse” rhetoric, don’t fall for it. Congressional earmarks threaten the integrity of government spending. This… Read More
PoliticsNews
This Group of Conservatives Is Leading the Fight Against Earmarks
A group of conservative leaders has come out to warn against the possibility of Congress bringing back earmarks. On Thursday, the Conservative Action Project released… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Congress Should Learn From Obama’s Last-Minute UN Spending Binge
During President Barack Obama’s final days in office, administration officials ran through over $700 million in a spending binge designed to fund U.N.-related priorities that… Read More
EconomyCommentary
CBO Report Shows Why Action Needed Now to Avoid Budget Crisis
The Congressional Budget Office’s budget and economic outlook for the next decade paints a grim picture of the nation’s fiscal situation and shows we continue… Read More
PoliticsNews
Trump’s OMB Pick Shares Vision on Social Security, Regulation
Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C., appeared before the United States Senate Committee on the Budget Tuesday to share how he will reform entitlement programs and regulations,… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Many Will Be Affected by Trump’s Government Hiring Freeze
Among President Donald Trump’s first actions as president was issuing a hiring freeze for certain federal employees. Trump made it clear in his inaugural address… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Trump Team Right to Consider ‘Dramatic’ Cuts to Federal Budget
The Hill reported Thursday that President-elect Donald Trump’s team is considering “dramatic” cuts to the federal budget, using as a baseline a report issued in 2016 by… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
3 Things Trump Can Do to Control the National Debt
When President-elect Donald Trump enters office on Jan. 20, he will inherit almost $20 trillion of national debt. This debt is a threat to the… Read More
EconomyNews
7 Ways This Senator Says Government Wastes Your Tax Dollars
As Congress enters debate on a new budget, Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., is making sure wasteful spending remains at the forefront with a report citing… Read More
EconomyNews
Why This Senator Wants to Extend the Ban on Earmarks
The Senate’s temporary moratorium on earmarks in the federal budget is about to expire, but one senator says he wants to make sure earmarks don’t… Read More
Economy News
What to Know About the Fiscal Hawk Trump Chose as Budget Director
President-elect Donald Trump chose one of the most outspoken fiscal conservatives in Congress, Rep. Mick Mulvaney, to be director of the Office of Management and… Read More
EconomyNews
Trump’s ‘Penny Plan’ Could Slash Federal Spending Over Decade
Being penny-wise could pay off big over the next decade, according to budget experts looking at part of President-elect Donald Trump’s spending plan. While campaigning… Read More
EconomyNews
Senate Democrats Retreat, Help Pass Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Senate Democrats, digging in their heels Friday over health benefits for retired coal miners, threatened to shut down the government over the weekend for lack… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Short-Term Spending Bill: The Good and the Bad
This week, Congress is expected to pass the second continuing resolution of the year, keeping the federal government operating until late April and avoiding a… Read More
EconomyNews
Grave Digging in Iceland, Tofu in Convenience Stores: Your Tax Dollars at Work
The national debt is expected to hit $20 trillion early next year. Sen. James Lankford has a few ideas to start chipping away at it…. Read More
EconomyNews
Trump Wants a Short-Term Spending Package. Will Congress Back Him?
President-elect Donald Trump requested Congress pass a short-term spending bill to fund the government through March, according to reports. House Republican members are looking to… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
3 Things Congress Must Do to Prepare for a Trump Administration
Earlier this month, voters all across the country shocked the political and media establishments. America’s message was simple: We are tired of corrupt insider dealing… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Return of Earmarks Would Boost the Ruling Class
Banning congressional earmarks was one of the signature accomplishments of House Republicans over the last several years. It ended years of backroom promises, handshake money… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Interest Matters: How 1 Simple Reform Can Save the Taxpayers Billions
In the wake of last week’s presidential election, Congress is now abuzz with new possibilities. Some of them will require more work than others, but… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Trump’s Agenda Will Be at Risk If Congress Passes Big Spending Bill in December
Congress returns this week for its lame-duck session—that period of time between November and the end of the year where accountability in Washington is at… Read More
EconomyNews
National Debt Will Hit $20 Trillion After Next President Is Sworn In
The next president will face a nation debt of $20 trillion, nearly double what it was when President Barack Obama took office. The national debt… Read More
EconomyCommentary
From Pajama Boy to Green Ninja, the Government’s PR Spending Operates in Dark
U.S. government spending on public relations campaigns, including NASA’s Green Ninja videos on global warming and the Pajama Boy ads for Obamacare, should raise serious questions… Read More
EconomyCommentary
What You Need to Know About the National Debt, in 2 Charts
The fact that the national debt jumped by $1.4 trillion in one short year should spur Congress to put an end to this excess. The… Read More
