During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational. The employees who staff those critical programs do not get paid for their work until ...
"Each year, the federal government spends trillions of dollars on federal programs that support the American people and address policy goals," auditors at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) ...
The federal government shut down on Wednesday after lawmakers failed to meet the deadline for a new spending deal, leaving ...
New government data shows that rising government spending on entitlement programs is outpacing tax receipts and contributing to income growth. Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed ...
During the pandemic, fraud skyrocketed as government agencies attempted to get critical funds quickly out the door to people in need. Domestic and international crime rings took advantage of outdated ...
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney (not pictured) meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 7, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn ...