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.
How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Economy

How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Economy

A short lapse in funding would probably do only modest damage. But it could send a troubling signal about government dysfunction.
High on Hope, Wall St. Hears What It Wants From Trump

High on Hope, Wall St. Hears What It Wants From Trump

Investors and executives are often emphasizing what they like in the president-elect’s agenda, while dismissing what they don’t as mere posturing.