The bill includes $1 million for new elevators at New York City's Metropolitan Opera, among other wasteful earmarks.

Pam Childers says commissioners' discretionary spending can give the appearance of "currying votes." Some commissioners say ...

Republican appropriators say reduced spending reflects a shrinking federal workforce. Democrats say the deal staves off deep cuts for several agencies.

In November 2025, following the longest government shutdown in modern history, Congress enacted three of the 12 appropriations bills – for Agriculture, Legislative Branch, and Military ...

U.S. consumers last year shelled out their extra spending money on smaller items — including used goods, apparel and dining out — rather than big purchases like electronics, furniture, hotels and air ...

Discretionary tech spending shows early recovery, yet companies remain cautious, managing tight budgets and reallocating ...

HCLTech has revised its revenue growth guidance raising its lower end projections as the company expects sustained growth momentum and strong deal pipeline.