An EPA investigation confirmed residents’ worst fears about operations at an industrial landfill. What happens next is all too uncertain.

With unilateral freezes and cuts, President Trump is testing how far he can encroach on Congress’s power of the purse.

Republicans in Congress have no control over DOGE, and now the White House denies Elon Musk is running it. Convenient!

Since taking office, the Trump administration and DOGE have been seeking to unilaterally override the spending plans set by ...

The city ceased using the two surface impoundments in October 2023. Coal ash, a byproduct of burning coal, often contains heavy metals that can leach into surrounding environments if not properly ...

The recent firings of federal officials and rounds of executive orders under President Donald Trump have ignited dozens of ...

A group of more than 20 House Republicans is seeking a repeal of the Impoundment Control Act, giving President Trump more ...

While DOGE aims to centralize authority, a new budget process that includes expanding the House would distribute ...

Here's a look at what's up for debate regarding government spending — and what changes could emerge during the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the cost of producing ...

This practice, referred to as impoundment, may be unconstitutional and has been addressed by legislation. The Impoundment Control Act (ICA) requires the president to notify Congress of a proposed ...