U.S. Just Trillion Debt: Why Action Stalls Now in Congress
The federal debt breached $39 trillion this week as lawmakers debated a constitutional fix that failed to pass. The p...
Budget
On this Budget tag page, you'll find four articles that tie debt, government policy, and spending to practical money moves. Learn what affects your wallet and how to tighten your budget today.
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Markwayne Mullin Called Rand: DHS Hearing Sparks Debate
A tense confirmation hearing put the Department of Homeland Security funding in the spotlight as Markwayne Mullin cla...
Iran War’s Nearly Billion-A-Day Toll Deepens U.S. Debt
As conflict intensifies, early budget forecasts warn that the iran war’s nearly billion-a-day price tag could push de...
Despite $200 Billion Price Tag, War Debate Deepens
Markets wobble as U.S. military actions in Iran escalate costs. Analysts warn the real burden may extend well beyond ...
Interest on the $38.8 Trillion National Debt Surges
Debt service now approaches $1 trillion annually as the interest on the $38.8 trillion national debt climbs, squeezin...
Pentagon Chief Blocks Officers From Elite Universities
The Pentagon unveils a sweeping overhaul of officer education, banning eight elite institutions and authorizing nine ...
Congress Must Enact Trump’s Tariffs to Avert Revenue Cliff
With the federal budget facing a revenue shortfall, Congress has less than 150 days to decide on tariffs tied to Trum...
NASA Pushes March Lunar Mission After Fixing Leaks
NASA plans a March liftoff for Artemis II after resolving a dangerous hydrogen leak that halted February fueling test...