The findings appeared to inch the government closer to a constitutional showdown, as President Trump increasingly looks to claim expansive powers over the nation’s purse…

The president recently attacked Walmart, saying it should “eat” the costs rather than pass them on to customers.

Even though most Americans may see lower taxes, Republicans’ spending cuts could outweigh those benefits and leave some worse off.

Even though most Americans may see lower taxes, Republicans’ spending cuts could outweigh those benefits and leave some worse off.

G.O.P. leaders are exploring cuts to federal aid, leaving some states fearful that their budgets cannot absorb billions of dollars in new costs.

Many of the suggested cuts, which would require congressional approval, target federal programs that benefit the poor.

Many of the suggested cuts, which would require congressional approval, target federal programs that benefit the poor.

Many of the suggested cuts, which would require congressional approval, target federal programs that benefit the poor.

The investigations by the Government Accountability Office come as the White House looks to expand its power over the federal budget.