Deficit Just Grew $955 Billion: Time for a Constitutional Fix
Seven months into fiscal 2026, the deficit surged to $955 billion, intensifying pressure on policymakers to restrain ...
Budget Deficit
Budget Deficit insights summarize three recent articles on causes, U.S. debt trends, and policy impacts. Learn how these factors affect your wallet and what steps can boost your finances.
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Federal Debt Exceeds Trillion: Milestone Shifts Markets
The U.S. federal debt surpassed $39 trillion for the first time, signaling a turning point for budgeting and markets....
U.S. Debt Like Hallmark Drama Heads Toward Reality
Markets watch the debt path as deficits and entitlement costs rise. A budget watchdog warns that the current calm cou...
Latest Accounting Trump’s Iran Could Drive $65B Debt Spike
New budget estimates warn that a rapid U.S. operation in Iran could add about $65 billion to the national debt over t...
Come 2030: The U.S. Deficit Fueled by Health Costs
New projections from the CBO signal a coming squeeze: come 2030, the u.s. deficit could reach about 5.9% of GDP as he...