Budget
If the GOP and Dems Won't Fix Our Finances, We'll Find Someone Who Will
The sad but simple truth is that we now have a republic that is not representative of nor responsive to the public.
Cheaper Solution Is Better for F-35 Engine Dilemma
One historical challenge facing the Defense Department is getting parts and supplies.
Eric Adams warns New York of budget cuts amid migrant crisis
The mayor ordered agency bosses to slash their budgets by up to 15 percent, as a "direct result of inaction in Washington" over the city's influx of migrants.
Impeachment Is a GOP Distraction From Their Betrayal of American Families
Kevin McCarthy's baseless impeachment inquiry into President Biden is about his own short-term gain and the American people's loss.
Social Security update: How government shutdown impacts payments, service
Should the deadlock continue by the end of the month, the government will shut down and bring the operations of the federal agencies to a halt.
Teenager explaining "girl math" to her dad sparks debate online
"My dad and I have joked about how dumb 'girl math is' for a while," the 18-year-old from Connecticut told Newsweek.
Woman reveals how she has been living off $50 per month since January
Alexis Howard told Newsweek: "While this challenge has been refreshing, it is also very limiting."
How much is Tom Cruise insured for? His wild stunts come at a hefty price
A man in his sixties who does his own stunts—how much does it cost movie studios to insure "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" star Tom Cruise?
Pennsylvania governor to veto his own campaign promise
Governor Josh Shapiro will abandon his controversial school choice plan in an effort to get members of his party to vote his overdue state budget through.
Trump wants to use Nixon's controversial strategy if he wins 2024 election
"The people control the money, not the president. We got away from monarchies for this very reason."
Putin's spending on personal security skyrockets as Russian leader digs in
Spending on the Russian leader's security is on the rise as drone strikes inside Russian territory increase in intensity.
Experts reveal why we should stop splitting the bill
Splitting the bill might save time, but it can cost way more over time, so Newsweek spoke to experts about the best ways to avoid overpaying.
Kevin McCarthy's complicated win on debt deal
McCarthy managed to extract multiple concessions from the White House in a "historic" deal to limit spending. Not all of his members are happy with the result.
Republican issues warning to Kevin McCarthy
One Republican senator expressed concern that House leadership's position on the budget won't be stringent enough.
What McCarthy, Biden said after "productive" debt ceiling talks
Despite both leaders referring to the latest round of negotiations as positive, the two sides did not strike a deal.
Want Food Assistance? GOP Says Sell Everything You Own First
In their quest for a scalp, any scalp, in the debt ceiling fight, House Republicans have fallen back on an old hobbyhorse from the pre-Trump GOP.
Fox News host confronts Republican on "risky posturing" in debt limit fight
A former GOP aide recently accused the party of risking the U.S. standard of living and the U.S. dollar's global standing in the debt ceiling fight.
California's budget puts Newsom in a tight spot for reparations
The current budget deficit is around $9 billion more than the $22.5 billion predicted by the governor in his initial spending proposal.
Russia spent year's worth of savings in just four months
By April 2023, the Kremlin's budget deficit exceeded what authorities had planned for the entire year.
Debt Limit Fiasco Aids U.S. Adversaries Around the Globe
Engaged in high-stakes political drama, Washington's playmakers can't forget that the world watches their every move.
The 14th Reason the Debt Ceiling Is Unconstitutional
Declare the debt ceiling unconstitutional. Do it now and maybe Chief Justice John Roberts' reactionaries will finally take notice.
The Debt Ceiling Is Dumb. Here's Why
To be sure, our country faces many long-term challenges, but these problems are best addressed through the normal political process, not by one side holding the economy hostage.
Woman trying to get out of lavish bachelorette party plans sparks debate
The woman said the costs have "spiraled" and she feels guilty as the money could have gone on a holiday with her kids.
Video of Jon Stewart accusing Pentagon of "corruption" viewed 1.4M times
The comedian and political commentator has long advocated in favor of greater provisions for veterans returning from service.
Marjorie Taylor Greene shares reason she "can't vote" for GOP budget
The House GOP is expected to target various smaller government programs in order to slash spending in its forthcoming budget proposal.
Republicans break with their voters to support Ukraine
Some Republicans appear poised to support additional aid to Ukraine in upcoming budget talks, even as their base is shying away from it.
Biden wants to send Americans more checks
If President Joe Biden's 2024 budget is approved, parents could see more money issued by the government.
Joe Biden's approval rating falls to lowest it's been in months in new poll
Biden last recorded a positive approval rating back in August 2021. A survey in January gave the president a 38 percent approval rating, just like the new poll.
To Tame the Debt and Inflation, We Need to Increase Taxes
Inflation remains high and tax increases are a great way to fight it.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders could have a spending problem
Sarah Huckabee Sanders made a lot of bold promises on the campaign trail last year. How she plans to accomplish them remains a mystery.