The president plans to meet with the White House budget chief to slash what he described as “Democratic agencies.”
Category: Federal Budget (US)
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Trump Uses Shutdown to Maximize Pain for Democrats and Move Forward With Layoffs
The Trump administration forged ahead with plans to conduct mass layoffs, as the fiscal standoff appeared to intensify.
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The Economic Stakes of a Government Shutdown
Investors have shaken off threats of damage from shutdowns before. But federal layoffs, pauses in economic data and more could make this time different.
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For Investors, Government Shutdowns Haven’t Mattered. Is This Time Different?
Shutdowns have long been immaterial for the stock and bond markets, but there’s a risk now that a political confrontation could derail the economy.
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A Federal Shutdown May Be Imminent. How Would It Affect the Economy?
Congress and the White House have days to fund the government and avert a disruptive and potentially costly lapse in funding.
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Why Obamacare Bills May Double Next Year
Extensive subsidies that reduce premium costs for millions are set to expire, unless Congress extends them.
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Why Obamacare Bills May Double Next Year
Extensive subsidies that reduce premium costs for millions are set to expire, unless Congress extends them.
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NPR Names Thomas Evans as Its New Editor
Mr. Evans, who spent many years at CNN before joining NPR last year, takes over the top editorial job as the organization faces major funding challenges.
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Trump Warns of Economic Disaster if Court Strikes Down Tariffs
The president has crowed about the billions of dollars collected so far from tariffs. That money could be at risk if the White House loses the legal battle.
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Why the B.L.S. Regularly Revises Jobs Data
President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week and described a jobs report that included a big downward revision as “rigged.”
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Making Money. That May Make Them Hard to Quit.
The tariffs are a substantial new source of revenue for the federal government. The budget may start to depend on it.
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Making Money. That May Make Them Hard to Quit.
The tariffs are a substantial new source of revenue for the federal government. The budget may start to depend on it.