Federal budget deficit on track to surpass $2T this fiscal year as spending outpaces revenue

The CBO's monthly update shows the federal budget deficit on track to hit $2.1 trillion as national debt interest costs surge 14% year over year.

Is the US government's spending problem killing your American dream?

The U.S. national debt surpasssed $40 trillion. Experts explain how it raises your mortgage and lowers your wages.

U.S. budget deficit hit July record of $432 billion in fiscal 2026

The 10-month fiscal 2026 deficit has already surpassed the full-year 2025 shortfall, with 2 months still remaining ...
Yahoo Finance

The deficit just grew by $955 billion in 7 months. It’s time for a constitutional fix to control the budget

The U.S. government is technically insolvent, with its liabilities far exceeding its assets, and its financial condition is deteriorating with each passing day. Washington seems to be addicted to ...
Opinion

The deficit, explained: What it is, why it’s growing, and how to fix it

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to ...

DOGE Failed — America’s Budget Deficit Problem is Getting Worse

The agency delivered only a fraction of its promised savings, and is being blamed as the country's budgetary issues grow.