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Chicago mayoral candidate Danielle Carter-Walters calls for local DOGE office, end to sanctuary city policies
Sep. 23, 2026
Danielle Carter-Walters may be known to some as the face of the Chicago Flips Red group. Now, the 52-year-old Chicago native and small business owner is running for mayor as a Republican in a crowded field of Democrats.
Trump officials cut 760,000 enrollees from ACA, claiming fraud
Sep. 22, 2026
Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force concluded that the people were wrongly signed up for the government health care program.
What Is Stagflation, and How Would It Affect the National Debt?
Sep. 22, 2026
Stagflation is a unique and harmful economic phenomenon defined by the simultaneous presence of inflation, stagnant economic growth, and high unemployment. All three conditions rarely occur at the same time, but when stagflation does happen, it can have significant negative consequences for the economy and the national debt.
Congress must get its head out of the sand and finally fix the budget
Sep. 18, 2026
Americans recently learned that our total national debt has surpassed $40 trillion. Publicly held debt (at more than $32 trillion) is now eclipsing the nation’s annual gross domestic product, and annual interest payments top $1 trillion. On our present trajectory, the public debt will exceed 120 percent of GDP within a decade, with interest claiming more than $2 trillion of the annual budget.
Capitalism beats socialism every time
Sep. 18, 2026
Market-based capitalism is better than government-driven socialism. It was an honor to interact with students at Kennesaw State University as part of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity and make this case.
LA homelessness non-profit workers arrested over alleged corruption and bribes
Sep. 17, 2026
Federal law enforcement officers have arrested two employees of California-based homelessness non-profits on corruption charges, alleging that they misappropriated millions in taxpayer dollars.
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.
Featured Columns
From Americans for Good Government Staff
Socialist Indoctrination Machine Is No Joke
Sep. 24, 2026
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "America has a socialism problem -- or a socialism perception problem. A great swath of our country has bought into the lie that socialism can somehow provide a better quality of life."
National Debt Threatens National Security
Sep. 17, 2026
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "This year, the federal debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time ever, doubling in size in less than a decade. Like an individual with significantly overdrawn credit card, our country's massive debt load is snowballing."
Socialism Could Cripple US
Sep. 16, 2026
"It's really a call to action," Ken Buck said. "If we don't get our act together on this issue, we're going to be facing a national debt that is not just scary, as it is now over $40 trillion, but is going to really cripple our country and our economy."
Socialism Making Inroads With Young Voters
Sep. 16, 2026
Former Rep. Ken Buck told Newsmax on Tuesday that socialist candidates are making inroads in Democratic politics, particularly among younger voters, as Americans struggle with high living costs and concerns about the country's future.
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.
America in Focus
Dissecting the Issues That Matter
Ken Buck on debt, Social Security, and his new book
Sep. 29, 2026
Former Congressman Ken Buck: Our Debt Is the Existential Issue
Sep. 25, 2026
‘Can’t Tax Our Way’ to Solvency
Sep. 23, 2026
How Much Government Is Too Much?
Sep. 23, 2026
Dems ‘Lurching to the Left’
Sep. 22, 2026
Socialism ‘Has Failed Everywhere’
Sep. 21, 2026
Ken Buck Lays Out the Republican Case
Sep. 18, 2026
The Promise Every President Makes, And Breaks
Sep. 17, 2026
Are we draining the swamp or a hot-tub?
Sep. 16, 2026
“People go to Washington D.C. and they claim, ‘I’m gonna drain the swamp,’ and they get there and it feels so comfortable they think they are in a hot tub and they don’t do anything about spending.”
Socialism Could Cripple US
Sep. 16, 2026
"It's really a call to action," Ken Buck said. "If we don't get our act together on this issue, we're going to be facing a national debt that is not just scary, as it is now over $40 trillion, but is going to really cripple our country and our economy."
Socialism Making Inroads With Young Voters
Sep. 16, 2026
Former Rep. Ken Buck told Newsmax on Tuesday that socialist candidates are making inroads in Democratic politics, particularly among younger voters, as Americans struggle with high living costs and concerns about the country's future.
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.
America’s Most Wanted Fraudsters
Jun. 29, 2026
In this episode of Balls & Strikes, hosts Gary Abernathy and former Congressman Ken Buck tackle the massive moral and financial fallout of pandemic-era government fraud. Highlighting the FBI's recently launched "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list, the hosts discuss its rapid first success: the international apprehension of a fugitive grocer who pocketed $4.2 million by fabricating thousands of fake meals meant for hungry children.
How The Government Skims Your Tax Dollars to Fund Political Agendas
Jun. 25, 2026
In this episode of Balls & Strikes, hosts Gary Abernathy and Ken Buck break down a major regulatory shift out of Washington aimed at keeping taxpayer dollars out of partisan politics. The duo unpacks a sweeping new overhaul from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that fundamentally changes how federal grants are monitored. This new rule strictly mandates that public funds must be spent on their intended public functions—banning non-profits, universities, and local governments from diverting grant money toward lobbying, political advocacy, or voter registration drives.
Why Athletes and Celebs are Fleeing High-Tax States
Jun. 18, 2026
In this episode of Balls & Strikes, hosts Gary Abernathy and Ken Buck dive into how aggressive state tax policies are driving a massive exodus of wealth across the country. Prompted by a recent comment from NBA star Jalen Brunson about missing Texas's tax climate, the duo breaks down how high-tax jurisdictions like New York and California are alienating top earners, sports franchises, and everyday citizens alike. Breakdown 00:33 – Jalen Brunson and the Texas Tax Advantage 01:47 – The True Cost of High-Tax States 03:27 – The $2 Trillion Blue-to-Red State Wealth Exodus Join the Discussion With nearly $2 trillion in wealth shifting from high-tax blue states to low-tax red states over the last decade, do you think states like New York and California will be forced to lower their tax rates, or will they continue to raise taxes on the residents who stay behind? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Support the Mission Subscribe to our channel for weekly deep dives into the issues that matter. Visit Our Website: americans4goodgov.org Follow Us on X: @ForGoodGov #TaxMigration #HighTaxes #JalenBrunson #EconomicExodus #KenBuck
The Tax-Free Windfall of Elite Endowments
Jun. 15, 2026
In episode 20 of the Balls & Strikes podcast, hosts Gary Abernathy and Ken Buck tackle what they call the "quiet taxpayer subsidy" of America’s most elite universities. With massive institutional wealth scaling to unprecedented heights, this episode breaks down how the average American taxpayer is left footing the bill for schools that don't need the help.
Inside the $39 Trillion Debt Crisis with Rep. Andy Biggs
Jun. 10, 2026
In this episode of Balls & Strikes, host Ken Buck sits down with Arizona Congressman and fiscal hawk Andy Biggs for a candid discussion on the massive hurdles facing government spending reform. With the national debt eclipsing $39 trillion, the duo dives into the internal friction within the Republican caucus, the lingering economic impact of pandemic-era healthcare subsidies, and the rampant fraud undermining federal and state programs.
Feds INVESTIGATE Gavin Newsom Over Insane Prison iPad Program
Jun. 5, 2026
In this episode of Balls & Strikes, hosts Gary Abernathy and former Congressman Ken Buck expose a shocking case of government spending priorities. California recently poured $189 million into providing digital tablets for prisoners—even as working families across the state struggle to pay rent and cope with skyrocketing gas prices.
Elon did DOGE. Mamdani tries COGE
Jun. 1, 2026
In Episode 17 of Balls & Strikes, hosts Gary Abernathy and Ken Buck pull back the curtain on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s newly minted "COGE" (Commission on Government Efficiency) initiative. Stealing a popular phrase from the federal playbook, Mamdani claims he wants to streamline the Big Apple but Ken and Gary argue the reality is exactly the opposite. This episode breaks down how modern left-wing politicians use well-intentioned buzzwords to hide massive spending increases and add bureaucratic fat.