FISCAL BLOG

Trump outlined some broad strokes of his budget proposal, but lawmakers and voters are anxious to see where the administration stands on a number of issues.

With a new Congress and president in place, a number of important fiscal and economic policy issues have come to the forefront in January.

CBO’s new report serves as a reminder that the lawmakers need to take into account our nation’s long-term fiscal challenges as they consider policy changes.

“The federal government’s fiscal path is unsustainable," warns the Government Accountability Office.

Our most popular charts from 2016 illustrate the nation's fiscal challenges in areas like defense spending, healthcare, and tax reform.

The recent contentious budget battles have contributed to a decline in the public's faith in the political system. A new report suggests a way forward.

A new report highlights the economic competitiveness and strength of North America — but warns that fiscal policy in the poses a challenge to growth.

With the election in the rearview mirror, a number of important fiscal and economic policy issues continued to simmer throughout November.

Tax expenditures cost the government about $1.5 trillion each year, more than the budget of any agency or major spending program.

A new report from Ernst & Young examines the U.S. government’s current financial situation.