The federal deficit jumped 26% to $984 billion for fiscal year 2019 - Business Insider
The rising deficit under Trump is fueling fears the government may have less room to act in a future economic slump.

The rising deficit under Trump is fueling fears the government may have less room to act in a future economic slump.
Bolton's short resignation letter is emblematic of the terse nature of his departure from the White House, which did not occur under friendly terms.
Bolton's abrupt firing came after reports that he vocally disagreed with Trump's plan to host the Taliban for peace negotiations at Camp David.
Trump sought to cultivate a competitive mentality among his children as they grew up, including on family ski trips, according to a new report.
Trump sought to cultivate a competitive mentality among his children as they grew up, including on family ski trips, according to a new report.
The administration's elimination of key protections for young migrants have led to concerns they could be detained for a prolonged period of time.
The possible proposal for a payroll tax cut would inject consumer cash into a weakening economy and alleviate fears of a recession.
A payroll tax cut would put cash into the economy and could ease recession fears. A White House official denied a cut was being considered, however.
One ICE officer told The New Yorker "almost nobody was looking forward to this operation," and that it was filled with logistical challenges.
The Trump administration is pushing to add work requirements to Medicaid. One study on an early test state says it failed to achieve its main goal.
The Pentagon's 2020 spending bill had placed a broad ban on federal agencies and contractors using federal money to purchase Huawei products.
President Donald Trump reportedly wants to cut out certain sections from a government-funded report estimating the worst effects of climate change.
The deaths of migrant children in Border Patrol custody since December have triggered an uproar over the government's practice of detaining kids.
Manning said people should expect to see charges against national security reporters, especially given President Trump's hostility towards the media.
"It doesn't make me happy to say this, but I think he has lost most of his reputation with the way he has conducted himself," Jim Comey said.
The Red Sox's name, which dates back to 1908, is short for "The Red Stockings."
Kelly said the "intense personal ambition" of Trump White House staffers, who backstabbed and leaked to the press, was "out of hand."
Iran is set to announce on Wednesday that it will reduce its commitments to the international nuclear agreement it signed in 2015.
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President Donald Trump has asked the conservative economic commentator Stephen Moore to join the Federal Reserve Board. This is a mistake.