Government spending under the Trump administration has increased in 2025, despite a pledge from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to drastically cut it, according to new analysis. The ...

The same is true for income taxes. Government programs don’t fund themselves, and agencies don’t shrink on their own. Every new initiative, expansion or regulation carries a cost that eventually shows ...

The survey included 38% of those who self-identified as Republicans, 35% as Democrats, and 25% independents or unaffiliated voters.

There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recent days calling on the Australian government to reduce spending.

What do longer term trends in local government spending tell us about the government’s commitment to the prevention shift?