Budget

"The people control the money, not the president. We got away from monarchies for this very reason."

Spending on the Russian leader's security is on the rise as drone strikes inside Russian territory increase in intensity.

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.

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.

One Republican senator expressed concern that House leadership's position on the budget won't be stringent enough.

Despite both leaders referring to the latest round of negotiations as positive, the two sides did not strike a deal.

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.

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.

The current budget deficit is around $9 billion more than the $22.5 billion predicted by the governor in his initial spending proposal.

By April 2023, the Kremlin's budget deficit exceeded what authorities had planned for the entire year.

Engaged in high-stakes political drama, Washington's playmakers can't forget that the world watches their every move.

Declare the debt ceiling unconstitutional. Do it now and maybe Chief Justice John Roberts' reactionaries will finally take notice.

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.

The woman said the costs have "spiraled" and she feels guilty as the money could have gone on a holiday with her kids.

The comedian and political commentator has long advocated in favor of greater provisions for veterans returning from service.

The House GOP is expected to target various smaller government programs in order to slash spending in its forthcoming budget proposal.

Some Republicans appear poised to support additional aid to Ukraine in upcoming budget talks, even as their base is shying away from it.

If President Joe Biden's 2024 budget is approved, parents could see more money issued by the government.

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.

Inflation remains high and tax increases are a great way to fight it.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders made a lot of bold promises on the campaign trail last year. How she plans to accomplish them remains a mystery.

"I have always been responsible with my bank account," Leah Nicewander told Newsweek.

Reports of foreign objects flying over the country are prompting calls from Republicans to rule out defense budget cuts.

Last night, President Biden gave the annual State of the Union address, stuffed with data-infused tidbits about his administration's accomplishments. The president was unusually lucid and buoyant in his hour-plus speech,

Sanctions imposed by the West since last year's invasion of Ukraine are taking an economic toll on Russia.

Even as Russia's war with Ukraine dominates much of America's news coverage, diplomatic interest, and financial resources, a more significant threat has already wormed its way behind our defenses: Illegal technology from China is being used in planes purchased for the United States and allied militaries.

With inflation rising, Newsweek spoke to money-saving experts to find out how you can try and save some cash during the cost-of-living crisis.

The TikTok travel influencer wrote: "No hotel room view can beat this."

An oil price cap imposed by the G7 countries, in cohesion with the EU and Australia, is reportedly causing an economic pinch due to lack of export income.

Lauren Boebert has recently traded barbs with Marjorie Taylor Greene over the latter's new support of Kevin McCarthy for House Speaker.