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.
Category: Federal Budget (US)
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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.
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U.S. Economy Grew in Second Quarter as Tariffs Scrambled Data
Gross domestic product rebounded in the spring after contracting at the start of the year, but consumer spending remained weak.
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Trump Administration Illegally Withheld Head Start Funds, Watchdog Finds
It’s the third time this year that investigators from the Government Accountability Office have determined the administration defied Congress on spending.
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White House Pushes to Block Government Accountability Office Inquiries Into Its Cuts
Republicans are seeking to undermine the Government Accountability Office as it investigates, and considers suing, over the Trump administration’s withholding federal funds.