Category: Federal Budget (US)

Trump’s Cuts Hobbled US Labor Board, Leaving Festering Disputes and a Power Struggle

Advocates fear damage to labor protections if the Supreme Court upholds the president’s move to control federal agency staffing.
Groups Sue to Reverse Trump’s Cuts to Energy Projects in Democratic States

A lawsuit filed on Monday argued that the president has discriminated against blue states by slashing federal funds for political leverage during the shutdown.
As Low-Income Shoppers Tighten Belts Further, Businesses Worry

A delay in SNAP benefits mixed with a decline in foot traffic has many stores, restaurants and food producers concerned about sales.
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.
Trump Team Now Claims Its Trillions in Tariff Revenue Are ‘Incidental’

In arguments before the Supreme Court, the White House backed away from its claims that President Trump’s tariffs were about raising revenue.
Fed’s Policy Path Looks More Treacherous as Shutdown Delays Critical Data

The central bank is poised to lower interest rates again on Wednesday despite having only a partial view of how the economy is faring.
Government Shutdown Imperils SNAP and Other Antipoverty Programs

Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the federal government remains shut down.
‘No Idea How Long People Can Hold Out’: Federal Workers Feel Brunt of Shutdown

As more than one million government employees go without pay, many are turning to side jobs and food banks to make ends meet.
Financial Assistance Options for Federal Employees During the Government Shutdown

Some banks are offering a pause on payments on certain loans, waiving late fees and providing no-interest loans.
How Trump Reprogrammed Funds to Pay Some Workers During the Government Shutdown

By paying troops and law enforcement officials, the president stretched the limits of his spending powers, posing a fresh test to Congress.
Unions Return to Court as Trump Eyes Additional Cuts During Shutdown

Unions representing federal workers told a judge they believed the administration might violate a temporary ban on layoffs during the shutdown.
The Fiscal Gambit at the Center of the Shutdown

It is a well-worn strategy to temporarily create a government benefit and hope that its eventual expiration will create a standoff like the shutdown fight.