Tag: Fiscal Policy

President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in Washington.

Faith, Freedom, and Self-Reliance

Trump’s vote-buying scheme is a betrayal of conservatism

Brady Leonard · October 15, 2026 6:00 am

The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Cannon House Office Building.

Courage, Strength, and Optimism

Expand the Child Tax Credit, but define success first

Ron MacCammon · October 9, 2026 2:03 pm

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, left, and President Donald Trump, right. (Washington Examiner Illustration/Getty Images/Alex Brandon/AP)

Fed expected to raise interest rates again, against Trump’s wishes

Taylor Millard · October 3, 2026 6:15 am

Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) and Blake Moore (R-UT)

GOP budget chairman contenders put revenue raises on the table

Zach Halaschak · October 1, 2026 7:00 am

The Treasury Department building is seen in Washington with its white pillars.

Equality, Not Elitism

The $40 trillion uniparty

Brady Leonard · September 30, 2026 8:21 pm

Trump cash dividends inflation economy

Trump’s $5,000 check promise faces major obstacles

Zach Halaschak · September 18, 2026 6:15 am

Money printing $100 banknotes illustration.

Republicans reckon with possibility of bipartisan fiscal commission to close deficits

Zach Halaschak · September 4, 2026 5:00 am

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan aims to update welfare reform playbook with state pilot program

Zach Halaschak · August 25, 2026 5:00 am

National debt crashing dollar

America is heading for bankruptcy

Dan Hannan · August 22, 2026 6:05 am

Graphic of Trump wearing a 'Make America Great Again' hat alongside Bessent on a background of hundred dollar bills. (Graphic by Christine Valora/Washington Examiner; photos by AP)

National debt crosses $40 trillion in grim milestone

Zach Halaschak · August 19, 2026 4:23 pm

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and graphic illustrating inflation.

Fed is laser-focused on inflation drop, Warsh says

Zach Halaschak · July 17, 2026 6:45 am

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Conservatives eye using Treasury to index capital gains to inflation

Zach Halaschak · July 17, 2026 6:00 am