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Vance announces about 870,000 people suspected of defrauding COVID-era programs barred from future federal loans
Sep. 15, 2026
Vice President JD Vance announced Monday the Trump administration will suspend roughly 870,000 people suspected of defrauding pandemic-era small business programs from receiving future federal loans.
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for $270M fraud scheme
Sep. 10, 2026
A California man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after orchestrating nearly $270 million in fraudulent claims submitted to Medi-Cal, the California Medicaid program.
Congress spends $7 trillion. Here’s how that math works out if you think of just $100
Sep. 8, 2026
You work. You get paid. Washington takes its cut. But have you ever stopped to ask one simple question: Where does the money actually go?
‘Uncharted territory’: The $40 trillion U.S. national debt just got uglier as interest payments rise to $1.25 trillion a year
Sep. 8, 2026
The federal interest burden has reached a new height, exceeding even the 1991 record, but analysts warn the risks associated with servicing the ever-growing national debt today are much higher than they were 35 years ago, analysts warn.
House DOGE panel calls Mayor Bass to DC over alleged $1B homeless funds scandal
Sep. 4, 2026
The US House is calling on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to testify over alleged “waste, fraud and abuse” involving more than $1 billion in federal homelessness funding funneled through the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), according to a letter obtained by The California Post.
Bessent now says debt-reduction plan could be months away. It will face hurdles when it arrives.
Sep. 1, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promised skittish bond investors earlier this month that the White House would roll out a new plan for tackling the federal government’s persistent deficit within days.
Trump admin shuts down 270 driving schools in fraud crackdown
Sep. 1, 2026
President Donald Trump's administration announced a "historic" crackdown on trucking fraud during a news conference in Detroit on Monday.
Judge sentences Feeding Our Future fraudsters who faked running child nutrition site
Aug. 28, 2026
A judge in Minnesota sentenced two men to prison on Wednesday for running a massive pandemic fraud campaign.
National debt a ticking time bomb
Aug. 26, 2026
Last week, the national debt topped $40 trillion for the first time in our history. Of that amount, almost half was added since 2019.
Clinton’s eyebrow-raising socialism take sparks brutal mockery: ‘Definition of insanity’
Aug. 26, 2026
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called the Democratic Party’s current "experiment" amid the rise of democratic socialist candidates "healthy," drawing swift conservative backlash from critics who accused her of embracing the party’s socialist wing.
Congress must now do its part on Medicare fraud
Aug. 24, 2026
When Vice President JD Vance — President Trump’s appointed fraud czar — stood before the Cabinet at Camp David at the end of July, he rattled off some eye-popping numbers. His team had uncovered $230 billion in fraud and stopped $56 billion of it before a dime went out the door.
How much has the national debt grown under President Trump?
Aug. 20, 2026
Higher spending on Social Security, Medicare, debt interest, tax cuts have accelerated federal budget deficits
National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in less than a decade, Treasury data shows
Aug. 19, 2026
The Treasury Department's daily financial report shows that the nation's debt reached $40.05 trillion on August 18, more than double its level in 2017. The federal debt has ballooned because government spending is outstripping revenue, forcing the U.S. to borrow more money to cover the shortfall.
Minnesota ‘outstanding refugee’ honoree accused in fraud scheme tied to sex trafficking: ‘Can’t make this up’
Aug. 18, 2026
An immigrant in Minnesota who once received an "outstanding refugee" award from the state government has been charged with Medicaid fraud, prompting strong backlash on social media.
Minneapolis man pleads guilty in $70K Medicaid fraud scheme
Aug. 18, 2026
A Minneapolis man who ran a multi-year Medicaid fraud scheme pleaded guilty Monday. Fernando Navarro, 53, said he was providing personal care services to a child in Minnesota. After the child moved to California, Navarro continued to bill the Minnesota Department of Human Services for more than two years for the same services.
JD Vance warns Republicans not to blame young Americans for the appeal of socialism
Aug. 14, 2026
Vice President JD Vance delivered a wake-up call to Republicans on Thursday, cautioning them against blaming young Americans for embracing socialism and arguing that the GOP deserves some of the blame.
Lawrence, Massachusetts Mayor Brian DePeña arrested on wire fraud and money laundering charges
Aug. 14, 2026
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña is facing federal wire fraud and money laundering charges after he allegedly improperly used COVID relief money.
Social Security Will Be Depleted By 2032, and Other Takeaways From the Trustees Report
Aug. 13, 2026
The Social Security Trustees’ annual report on the program’s outlook shows that the largest component of the federal budget is on an unsustainable path. Social Security’s primary trust fund is projected to be depleted by 2032, at which point, benefits for every recipient will be automatically cut by 22 percent, unless reform is enacted. In fact, the depletion date has moved so close that Senators elected in this year’s election will be serving in office when Social Security becomes unable to pay out full benefits.
NYC spends more per homeless person than a typical household earns in a year, data shows
Aug. 12, 2026
Taxpayers are paying more money while the street homeless population continues to grow
FBI Most Wanted fraud suspect pleads not guilty in $32M COVID relief case
Aug. 11, 2026
A South Florida woman who was captured in Jamaica after landing on the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges tied to an alleged multimillion-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.
Congress’s Favorite Policy: Deal With It Later
Aug. 10, 2026
Perpetually avoiding doing your job is no way to govern
Which Day Will We Reach $40 Trillion in National Debt?
Aug. 10, 2026
Interest Costs on the Debt Are the Fastest Growing Part of the Budget
Autism providers cheer Trump crackdown after millions allegedly stolen from children through Medicaid fraud
Aug. 7, 2026
American autism care providers are backing the Trump administration's crackdown on Medicaid fraud, arguing that the alleged theft of millions of federal funds has hurt both taxpayers and children with autism who rely on those services.
Interest Costs on the National Debt Are Reaching All-Time Highs
Aug. 6, 2026
The most recent projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirm once again that America’s fiscal outlook is on an unsustainable path — increasingly driven by higher interest costs. Growing debt, in addition to the rise in interest rates over the past couple of years, has significantly increased the cost of federal borrowing. In 2025, interest costs on the national debt totaled $970 billion — surpassing most other components of the federal budget.
White House pushes ‘watershed’ fraud-fighting reform in Congress as Vance convenes task force
Aug. 5, 2026
Vice President JD Vance, who chairs President Donald Trump's Task Force To Eliminate Fraud, said during remarks on Wednesday that the effort has identified $230 billion of suspected fraud so far.
DOJ charges 19 defendants in alleged $4M Philadelphia Medicare and Medicaid fraud
Aug. 4, 2026
Defendants allegedly include home health care company owners and employees involved in more than $4M in fraudulent claims
Inside New York’s medical fraud capital where often empty senior centers bill Medicaid $100M-a-year for patients
Aug. 4, 2026
The vibrant, east Asian immigrant enclave of Flushing may be New York’s medical fraud capital. A one-mile radius of the neighborhood boasts 77 Social Adult Daycares (SADCs), which bill Medicaid over $100 million a year, accounting for 14 percent of all daycare spending in the state, a Post investigation reveals.
Voters Deeply Concerned about National Debt, Inflation and Affordability
Aug. 3, 2026
As Congress weighs a new reconciliation package that could add to federal deficits, and with a government funding deadline looming before the mid-term elections, a new Peter G. Peterson Foundation survey shows Americans are deeply concerned about the rising national debt and its effect on the cost of living. The U.S. Fiscal Confidence Index in July remains at 39 (100 is neutral), reflecting the importance of fiscal responsibility for voters this campaign season.
Mamdani’s city-owned grocery stores are a socialist trap | Opinion
Aug. 3, 2026
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says city-owned grocery stores will save New Yorkers 30% on food. Experts say taxpayers will pay for it instead, while undercutting the free market that built New York City.
Trump’s war on fraud expands as Treasury launches new site with whistleblower incentives
Jul. 31, 2026
Americans could soon cash in on exposing fraud as President Donald Trump's Treasury Department prepares to launch a program paying whistleblowers, Fox News Digital has learned.
$3.85 Million Settlement Of Case Against Labor Unions For Improper Receipt Of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loans
Jul. 30, 2026
“The defendants here applied for and received millions of dollars in taxpayer funds for which they were not eligible. This Office is committed to protecting taxpayer dollars and recovering public funds that flow to those who do not qualify.”
NY GOP governor candidate Bruce Blakeman trails Hochul by just 4 points in shocking new poll
Jul. 29, 2026
Only 38% of respondents said they viewed Hochul favorably — and 58% unfavorably — in a survey of 2,000 registered voters conducted by pollster Red Oak Strategic for the “Strong and Safe” super PAC.
Amid claims of fraud and abuse, Indiana pauses certification of new Medicaid service providers
Jul. 28, 2026
The moratorium is set to take effect on August 1, and will impact services including attendant family care, home and community assistance and music therapy.
Why Are States Taxing Companies for Hiring Poor People?
Jul. 27, 2026
States looking to strengthen Medicaid shouldn't penalize employers for creating jobs. They should make it easier for beneficiaries to leave the program behind.
A Plea for Bipartisanship to Fund the Government
Jul. 27, 2026
Congress, stop playing politics with our tax dollars.
The $225 Million School Fraud Scandal: Fake Students, Bribes, and Designer Bags
Jul. 24, 2026
A federal jury needed just six hours last April to convict a Houston school district official and his contractor accomplice on all 33 counts in a nine-year bribery scheme. It was one of roughly 90 fraud cases totaling approximately $225 million that a new review of federal education watchdog reports found buried in public school budgets over the past six years.
Nine Months, $1.4 Trillion: the Congressional Budget Office Releases Monthly Budget Review
Jul. 24, 2026
Interest on the national debt continues to be one of the fastest growing components of the federal budget. Money spent on interest payments provides no new services, strengthens no infrastructure, and improves no government programs. Instead, it pays for yesterday’s borrowing.
Team Trump’s anti-fraud drive is making more news than anyone can follow
Jul. 23, 2026
One day this week, the Justice Department announced it had finally nabbed a fugitive Medicare fraudster on the lam since 2022, who allegedly stole more than half a billion dollars, even as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Medicare-Medicaid czar Dr. Mehmet Oz froze over $1 billion in funding to California and Minnesota over apparent Medicaid fraud
Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order
Jul. 21, 2026
Following Executive Order 14249, "Protecting America's Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse," the Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service implemented a verification process that reviewed more than 885 million payments totaling approximately $2.77 trillion.
Alturas Indian Rancheria members accuse leaders of misusing millions in federal and state funds
Jul. 20, 2026
“It’s taxpayer funds; it’s set aside to assist with tribal programs,” Wendy Del Rosa said. “It’s not set aside to have two members go buy luxury properties in Hawaii and fly on private jets.” (Property tax records show Phillip and Rose bought a $4 million property in Hawaii back in 2025, listing the mailing address to the Maui assessor as 900 Running Bear Road, Yreka — which is the address of the tribe.)
New federal task force targets growing healthcare fraud in Nevada
Jul. 20, 2026
Federal prosecutors say healthcare fraud is becoming one of the fastest-growing crimes in Nevada, prompting the U.S. Department of Justice to launch a new regional task force focused on protecting patients and taxpayers.
Ricketts hails ROAD to Housing Act becoming law, discusses ‘fraud, waste, and abuse’ legislation
Jul. 20, 2026
Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts is among the lawmakers hailing legislation aimed at lowering housing costs becoming law.
Featured Columns
From Americans for Good Government Staff
Trump, GOP No Threat to Democracy, Radical Left Is
Sep. 9, 2026
Accusing President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers of subverting democracy has become the crux of Democrats' messaging. Never mind that most of the administration's actions over the past two years have been to undo Biden's overreach.
We Are Not in a Recession. So Why Are We Borrowing Like It?
Sep. 3, 2026
Despite a lot of talk about fiscal responsibility, lawmakers in Washington are continuing to run up the tab on America's already maxed-out credit card.
The $40 Trillion Alarm Bell — Record National Debt Can’t Be Ignored
Aug. 27, 2026
The U.S. national debt crossed another grim milestone this month, surpassing $40 trillion for the first time ever. That's more than double the amount owed in 2017 and is expected grow to $64 trillion within the next decade.
Biden’s Supposed Savings Just Added Even More to the National Debt
Aug. 12, 2026
Even if one were to accept the law's estimated $250 billion of deficit reductions — a number largely reliant on deferred spending cuts and aspirational forecasts, like the faux Medicare savings — the savings were offset, many times over, by Democrats' uncontrollable penchant to spend taxpayers' money.
The Multibillion-Dollar Problem the Left Wants to Ignore
Aug. 5, 2026
The actions send a clear message: States that refuse to get serious about fraud and abuse will quickly see the spigot of federal funding shut off. It's about time. The Government Accountability Office estimates that taxpayers lose as much as $521 billion to fraud every year. The federal government made at least $186 billion of improper payments last year, over half of which occurred in health care programs.
The Real Threat to Young Americans’ Jobs Isn’t AI. It’s the National Debt.
Jul. 29, 2026
While concerns about AI automation have dominated headlines and sucked the oxygen out of the room, a bigger, more immediate threat to Americans' job prospects and wages continues to go virtually ignored: That is the crowding-out effect of the rising federal debt on private investment.
China’s Next Weapon Against America Is Our Own Food Supply
Jul. 22, 2026
Our policy of economic entanglement has enriched Beijing while leaving American families, American farmers and American food security exposed to a communist regime that plays by no rules but its own. This arrangement has avoided open conflict, but it has enabled the weaponization of the very supply chains we depend on to feed our nation.
New York City Wants You to Pay for Its Sanctuary City Laws
Jul. 15, 2026
New York City has put out a welcome mat for illegal immigrants, practically inviting them to join in Mayor Zohran Mamdani's "collective warmth" of socialism. There's just one problem: The city needs your tax dollars to pay for it.
The Earmark Book Is Back, and Congress Still Hasn’t Learned
Jul. 8, 2026
Lawmakers in Washington are back to their old tricks to quietly foist more deficit spending on Americans, and it's more irresponsible than ever.
The Deceptive Online Housing Scheme
Jul. 1, 2026
Free-market competition is, and always has been, the great driver of optimal outcomes for consumers. Judge Robert Bork argued for a consumer welfare standard to examine business behavior in his book "The Antitrust Paradox." Bork argues that antitrust regulators should focus on the impact that corporate behavior is having on consumers rather than protecting obsolete business models.
Vice President Vance Is Hunting Fraud
Jun. 24, 2026
This spring the White House launched the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the largest-ever governmentwide effort to root out fraud, waste and abuse from federal programs. Led by Vice President JD Vance, the working group set out with an admirable, and long overdue, mission — to close loopholes exploited by fraudsters, enforce eligibility rules, and protect taxpayers and beneficiaries.
The National Debt is Making Life in America Unaffordable
Jun. 17, 2026
With the midterm elections just around the corner, candidates on both sides of the political aisle are hitting the campaign trail in earnest. As voters consider their options, there's one question they should demand a simple, honest answer to: How much does our national debt increase the cost of everything we buy?
In the Nation’s Service: It’s Time to Stop Shielding College Endowments
Jun. 10, 2026
Why should hardworking families, many of whom cannot afford to attend these uber expensive institutions, be on the hook for funding their liberal ideology? It seems obvious to me that these wealthy schools should contribute to our country's economy, not the other way around.
Exxon Shareholders Reward Bold Leadership
Jun. 3, 2026
A company's top priority should be to maximize shareholders' returns, not to push kumbaya policies that come at the expense of hardworking families. Unlike corporations, which have a fiduciary obligation to investors, the proxy adviser cartel operates in a regulatory Wild West.
Mamdani’s First 100 Days: When ‘Tax the Rich’ Meets Reality
May. 27, 2026
Last month, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani filmed a video flouting a newly proposed "pied-a-terre" tax — a fancy name for even more property taxes, this time on the city's high-end homes. In the video, the mayor specifically calls out "this penthouse, which hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin bought for $238 million."
Kentucky’s Electoral Lesson: The Price of Fiscal Accountability
May. 20, 2026
Republican voters in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District recently decided one of the country's most closely watched primary races: incumbent Congressman Thomas Massie against Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein.
California’s Warning To America — How Much Socialism Is Too Much?
May. 13, 2026
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The question isn't whether California will learn from its mistakes and correct course. The question is whether voters will wake up and realize this socialist tax-and-spend agenda is knocking on our door -- and whether we will fight to stop it."
Not For Sale
May. 6, 2026
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "That money shapes politics is a truth as old as the republic. What's new is the scale of it. A small class of ultrawealthy leftist donors now flood Washington with cash, routed through shell companies and opaque nonprofits engineered to obscure its source."
America in Focus
Dissecting the Issues That Matter
NYC Mayor’s Bold Speech & More
Sep. 11, 2026
A Crisis is Coming: Episode 1
Sep. 8, 2026
National Debt Death Spiral
Sep. 3, 2026
A Debt Deep Dive
Aug. 27, 2026
Lions, Tigers, Bears, Fraud & Waste
Aug. 6, 2026
Your tax dollars are supposed to help people who actually need it. Ken Buck says Medicaid fraud has cost taxpayers three trillion dollars since 2003. Last month the federal government suspended more than a billion dollars in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over it. Ken breaks down the numbers on the Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake.
Has MLB Lost Sight of Baseball? The Pride Debate Dividing Fans
Jul. 6, 2026
In this episode of Balls & Strikes, Ken Buck and Gary Abernathy discuss MLB's Pride initiatives, the growing frustration with political messaging in sports, and why many Americans believe major institutions have lost touch with the people they're supposed to serve.