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Federal Budget Analysis 2025

Comprehensive analysis of the federal budget allocation across departments, revealing spending patterns and policy priorities.

By Rich••1 min read
  • federal budget
  • government spending
  • fiscal policy
  • data analysis

Federal Budget Analysis 2025

Executive Summary

Our investigation into the federal budget reveals significant shifts in spending priorities, with defense and healthcare seeing the largest increases while education and environmental programs face cuts.

Key Findings

  • Defense spending increased 12% year-over-year
  • Healthcare costs continue to rise faster than inflation
  • Education funding decreased by 8% in real terms
  • Environmental programs cut by 15%

Methodology

This analysis combines:

  • Official budget documents from OMB
  • Department-level spending reports
  • Historical trend analysis (10-year lookback)
  • Inflation-adjusted comparisons

Download the Full Report

The complete analysis includes:

  • PDF Report: 85-page detailed breakdown with charts and analysis
  • Data Package: Raw CSV files, methodology notes, and source citations

Use the download buttons above to access all materials.

About the Data

All data sourced from official government publications. See the data package for complete source list and methodology documentation.