Even with DOGE cuts, the U.S. has spent $166 billion more than last year

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Even with DOGE cuts, the U.S. has spent $166 billion more than last year

washingtonpost.com/business/2025/05/09/us-federal-deficit-increases-doge

Defense and immigration spending and continued strain on Social Security and Medicare have added $196 billion to the deficit in the fiscal year so far.

This story appeared on washingtonpost.com, 2025-05-09 10:00:00.