Government spending

Get data-driven insights into how governmental revenue and spending affect American lives and programs. Get insight into Congressional and judicial decisions, programs like Medicare, Social Security, foreign aid, and more.

2024 government revenue and spending

Source: US Treasury Department

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Federal finances

The US federal government’s finances affect nearly every aspect of daily life, from the roads people drive on to the taxes they pay. Explore data on how the government collects and spends money, where funds are distributed, and the financial challenges it faces.

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