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Domestic Deployments Cost US Nearly $500M in 2025, CBO Finds
politics29 days ago

Domestic Deployments Cost US Nearly $500M in 2025, CBO Finds

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard and active-duty troops to multiple U.S. cities in 2025 cost about $496 million through December, with ongoing costs around $93 million per month if levels stay the same; the Los Angeles deployment largely ended but 100 guards remained, and the D.C. deployment could run about $55 million per month at roughly 2,950 personnel, while future costs remain highly uncertain due to legal challenges and scale.

politics5 months ago

US Faces Potential Population Decline Due to Immigration Policies

The Congressional Budget Office predicts that due to Trump and GOP policies, US net immigration will be 1.6 million lower this year, potentially reducing federal spending but also decreasing tax revenue and economic growth. Meanwhile, Congress is actively debating issues like Russia sanctions, offshore wind projects, Epstein files, government funding, and judicial appointments, reflecting a highly contentious political environment.

CBO: GOP Tax and Bill Policies Could Add Over $3.4 Trillion to US Debt and Reduce Coverage
politics7 months ago

CBO: GOP Tax and Bill Policies Could Add Over $3.4 Trillion to US Debt and Reduce Coverage

A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office estimates that President Trump's signed law will add $3.4 trillion to the US national debt over the next decade, increase the number of uninsured Americans by 10 million, and includes significant tax cuts, spending increases, and cuts to social programs, with mixed political reactions.

politics7 months ago

GOP Tax Legislation to Increase Deficit by $3.4 Trillion and Reduce Health Coverage, CBO Reports

The Congressional Budget Office reports that the GOP megabill will add $3.4 trillion to the deficit, reduce the uninsured by fewer people than initially estimated (10 million instead of 11.8 million), partly due to the removal of a policy affecting undocumented immigrants, and includes a new accounting tactic that shows a smaller deficit increase of $366 billion under certain assumptions.

GOP Clashes Over Budget and Debt Warnings Amid Disputes
politics8 months ago

GOP Clashes Over Budget and Debt Warnings Amid Disputes

Senate Republicans are pushing a large tax and spending bill despite warnings from economists and the Congressional Budget Office that it would significantly increase the deficit and national debt, with some estimates suggesting it could add up to $2.8 trillion over a decade. GOP leaders rely on optimistic White House projections of economic growth to justify the bill, while critics argue these estimates are unrealistic and could lead to higher interest rates and borrowing costs.

CBO Under Scrutiny: The Nonpartisan Agency Faces Republican Criticism
politics8 months ago

CBO Under Scrutiny: The Nonpartisan Agency Faces Republican Criticism

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), established in 1974 to provide Congress with objective budget impact analyses, faces criticism from Republicans who dispute its projections, especially regarding legislation's effect on deficits. Despite accusations of partisanship, the CBO maintains it is a nonpartisan agency designed to offer unbiased, expert analysis to aid legislative decision-making, though its forecasts are inherently challenging and sometimes controversial.

"Congress Nears Funding Deal Amid Shutdown Fears and GOP's 'Devastating' Cut Proposals"
politics-economy2 years ago

"Congress Nears Funding Deal Amid Shutdown Fears and GOP's 'Devastating' Cut Proposals"

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has warned of significant automatic cuts to nonmilitary federal spending if Congress fails to pass full-year government funding bills for 2024, as required by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA). House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are pushing for lower spending levels and stringent anti-immigrant policies, risking cuts that would reduce nondefense spending from $777 billion to $736 billion, while military spending would slightly decrease from $860 billion to $850 billion. Democrats, including Rep. Brendan Boyle, criticize this approach as harmful and irresponsible, emphasizing the need for Congress to fulfill its duty to pass appropriate funding bills and avoid unnecessary austerity measures.