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 ...
CBO
Explore four CBO-focused articles: trust fund projections, tariff effects, borrowing needs, and deficit shifts. Learn what these budget notes mean for your wallet and planning.
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Social Security’s Trust Fund Could Run Dry by 2032, Likely
A new CBO forecast warns that social security’s trust fund could be empty by 2032, triggering automatic cuts that wou...
CBO Highlights Good News Trump’s Tariff Repeal Impact
A new CBO forecast shows tariffs being rolled back would widen the deficit by about $2 trillion over 2026-2036, yet t...
Treasury Might Need to Borrow Extra After Tariff Ruling
The Supreme Court ruling overturning most 2025 tariffs triggers a bigger budget gap. The CBO warns deficits will rise...