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In the 25 years following that balanced budget, the federal government has not come particularly close to balancing its books, even once.

Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) vowed on X to fight to protect and strengthen American's hard-earned benefits regarding Social Security.

The trustees' report illustrates the long-term problems facing the entitlement programs on which tens of millions of people rely.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) wants to add a balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution as a solution to the $39 trillion national debt.

Republicans looking for a cost-saving, pro-patient item for a "reconciliation 3.0" should start with one of the most obvious distortions in medicine.

The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing is set to begin at 2:00 p.m.

The U.S. is on a trajectory to fiscal apocalypse in this century, but there is a clear path to escape the sovereign debt trap.

Revenue neutrality needs to be let back into the room so the custodians of our federal coffers can deliver a fiscally responsible agenda.

The United States does a lot of good in the world. Other countries look to us for leadership. But we need a budget that reflects our true character.