Federal Spending
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HealthReport: Medicaid Cost-Sharing May Discourage States From Pursuing Fraud
Oct 3, 2026
A Congressional report finds Medicaid's funding structure may reduce states' incentives to combat fraud, as federal dollars dominate program spending.
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HealthCMS Tightens Medicaid Waiver Oversight Under New Federal Law
Aug 31, 2026
CMS will require states to prove Medicaid waivers are budget neutral before approval, a move supporters say curbs overspending while critics warn of reduced benefits.
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PoliticsBiden-Era Inflation Drives Prices Up 29% Since 2020, BLS Data Show
Aug 18, 2026
Consumer prices have surged nearly 29% since 2020, with most of the increase occurring during Joe Biden's presidency, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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PoliticsFederal Spending Per Person Surges Nearly 10,000 Percent Since 1916 Report Finds
Dec 17, 2025
A new report reveals federal spending per person has increased nearly 10,000 percent since 1916, raising concerns about sustainability and fiscal responsibility.
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ImmigrationReport Reveals $200 Million in Federal Health Care Spending for Illegal Immigrants
Oct 30, 2025
The bulk of this funding is reportedly directed toward services for illegal immigrants, particularly through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Bureau.