Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says he could take government spending out of his agency's reports on gross domestic product.

Government spending makes up 6% of total gross domestic product. And besides, spending cuts come with economic ripple effects.

The Commerce Department in its most recent GDP report, showed that the economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3% in the final three months of 2024

Congress has less than two weeks to extend a federal funding deadline, but lawmakers are arguing over whether the White House will really spend the money they approve.

Republicans and Democrats are in urgent negotiations to prevent a government shutdown by the March 14 deadline.

US Congress remains deadlocked over a government funding deal with the March 14 deadline approaching. While some lawmakers push for a stopgap measure to extend funding through September, concerns remain over military spending and program shortfalls.