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Assessing Elon Musk’s Misleading Claims About Fraud in Government Spending

The world’s richest man made inaccurate claims about entitlement fraud, how a government payment system works and government survey costs.

Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending

Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

Top Senate Republican Protests Trump Bid to Withhold Spending

Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, joined top Democrats in insisting that the president does not have the power...

‘A Gross Dishonor’: Cuts to Veterans’ Mental Health Care

Readers respond to President Trump’s orders that disrupt the V.A.’s ability to provide care. Also: Saving species; AI and human creativity.

G.O.P.’s Push to Cut Federal Spending Places New York Budget in Limbo

State leaders no longer expect to get the $91 billion in federal aid they originally anticipated, but exactly how much they will get remains...

U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by May, Budget Office Predicts

The Congressional Budget Office said that the so-called X-date could occur as early as spring if Congress does not lift or suspend the nation’s...

What is DOGE’s Real Goal?

Santi Ruiz, a senior editor at the Institute for Progress, examines what DOGE has been trying to accomplish in its first few months.

U.S. Infrastructure Improves, but Cuts May Imperil Progress, Report Says

A report card from an engineering group found that American roads, ports and other infrastructure got better last year but could be hurt if...

The Trump Train Is Going Full Speed Ahead

This is certainly an administration that reminds us why the framers decided on separation of powers.

Schumer Again Defends Decision to Avoid Shutdown Amid Calls to Resign

Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, said a government shutdown would have been “10 or 20 times worse” than the Republican...

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