During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational. The employees who staff those critical programs do not get paid for their work until ...

It’s easy to assume that government entitlement programs and the social safety net are designed exclusively for low-income households. But that’s not true. Many government programs are designed as ...

New government data shows that rising government spending on entitlement programs is outpacing tax receipts and contributing to income growth. Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed ...