Budget

House Vote on ‘Default on America’ Act a Major Political Liability for Republicans

House Republicans’ “Default on America” Act would inflict devastating harm on America’s middle class.

Jocelyn Frye on Making the U.S. Economy Work for Women and Families

Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, joins the podcast to discuss Equal Pay Day, how Biden’s economic agenda is uplifting women and families, and why abortion is an economic issue.

Gene Sperling on Rebuilding the U.S. Economy

White House economist Gene Sperling joins "The Tent" to discuss the impact of the American Rescue Plan, President Biden’s legislative accomplishments and forthcoming budget, and MAGA Republican attacks on the LGBTQI+ community.

Debunking Sen. Rick Scott’s Claims About Taxpaying Americans

Contrary to U.S. Sen. Rick Scott’s claims, Americans already have “skin in the game” when it comes to federal taxes.

Budget Reconciliation Is a Critical and Regularly Used Tool

While both parties have used budget reconciliation for major priorities, Republicans have used it more aggressively to force through tax cuts.

The Economic Betrayal in Trump’s False Promises

The past two years have showcased not only President Trump’s rigging of the U.S. economy, but also the unfulfilled economic promises he made to working Americans.

Opportunity Costs: Republican-Controlled Congress Chooses Tax Cuts Over Infrastructure Investments

Tax cuts for the wealthy could have covered the cost of investing in the nation’s deteriorating infrastructure.

President Trump on Track to Charge Taxpayers $237 Million for Golf Trips

President Trump is spending the majority of August at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, while his golf trips have already cost taxpayers at least $31.65 million.

How Trump and Congressional GOP Budgets Leave Behind the Forgotten Men and Women