Spending Fight Shows Limits of Trump Power to Change Fiscal Path

Spending Fight Shows Limits of Trump Power to Change Fiscal Path

Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.
Trump’s Plans Could Increase U.S. Debt While Raising Costs for Most Americans

Trump’s Plans Could Increase U.S. Debt While Raising Costs for Most Americans

A new analysis finds that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump’s plans would both add to the deficit, but Mr. Trump’s proposals could create a fiscal hole twice as big.
Trump’s Plans Could Increase U.S. Debt While Raising Costs for Most Americans

Trump’s Plans Could Increase U.S. Debt While Raising Costs for Most Americans

A new analysis estimates that the former president’s proposals could grow deficits by as much as $15 trillion over a decade.