The federal debt passed an uncomfortable milestone this year, outgrowing the entire U.S. economy. That poses risks, but policymakers show little sign of addressing it.

Federal funding for California schools and colleges would remain stable for the remainder of the fiscal year under a bipartisan spending deal, with Congress rejecting deep cuts originally proposed by ...

Federal improper payments hit $186 billion in fiscal year 2025, with Medicare, Medicaid and tax credits accounting for the bulk, a new GAO report finds.

The 20 largest civilian federal agencies collectively spent 63% less money in October 2025 — during the government shutdown — compared to October 2024, according to reported spending data pulled from ...

WASHINGTON -- The longest federal government shutdown in history is over. President Donald Trump on Wednesday night signed the compromise bill that ended the 43-day shutdown soon after the legislation ...

When President Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time in January, more than 3 million people worked for the federal government. While the Trump administration has taken many ...

The primary driver of Q4’s anemic GDP growth had been the collapse in federal government expenditures and investment during the shutdown. Overall GDP, including government, trade, and change in ...