Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
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US 10-year Treasury yields top 5%, sparking debt spiral fears
The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury notes has surpassed 5%, raising concerns among budget watchdogs about a potential national debt spiral. This increase in borrowing costs could lead to annual interest payments exceedin…
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Trump promises $5,000 dividend to voters if Republicans win midterms
Donald Trump has proposed a "Trump Dividend" of $5,000 for every adult American if the Republican Party retains control of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. This pledge, which would cost over $1 tr…
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US national debt tops $40 trillion amid generational spending imbalance
The United States national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, with debt held by the public reaching 100% of GDP for the first time since World War II. This significant increase over the past 25 years is attributed to majo…
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Social Security fears drive early benefit claims amid insolvency concerns · 1 source tracked
Many Americans are claiming Social Security benefits early due to fears of future benefit cuts, despite financial advisors recommending they wait. A survey by the National Association of Registered Social Security Analy…
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Durbin, Cassidy propose new process to secure Social Security solvency
Senators Dick Durbin and Bill Cassidy are proposing a new legislative process to address the solvency of Social Security, aiming to secure benefits for future generations. Their plan involves the Social Security Advisor…
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Baby Boomers collecting 265% of Social Security contributions, Millennials footing the bill
A new analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) highlights a significant financial imbalance within the Social Security system, where Baby Boomers are projected to collect substantially more in…
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Musk, Sanders clash on billionaire tax proposals
Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders have contrasting views on taxing billionaires, despite using similar figures. Musk argues that even a 100% tax on all billionaires would barely impact the $40 trillion national debt, suggest…
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Social Security faces insolvency warning, watchdog says
A fiscal watchdog group is warning that Social Security may not survive to its 100th birthday without significant congressional action. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects the program's trust fund wi…
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CBO: Trump tariffs' demise to widen US deficit to $2.1 trillion
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has confirmed that President Trump's tariff program, recently struck down by the Supreme Court, will cause the US budget deficit to swell to $2.1 trillion for 2026. This represents …
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US national debt hits record $39.5T, investor blames Trump
The U.S. national debt has surged to $39.5 trillion, a 37% increase from pre-pandemic levels, with tech investor Jason Calacanis attributing a significant portion of this rise to President Donald Trump. Calacanis critic…
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New Trump Tariffs Generate Less Revenue Than Invalidated Measures
The White House has implemented new tariffs to replace those previously invalidated by the Supreme Court, aiming to recoup lost revenue. However, these new measures are projected to generate significantly less income, a…
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Trump's new tariffs to generate $950B but fall short of debt plan goals
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) has analyzed former President Trump's new tariff plan, estimating it will generate $950 billion by 2036. However, this falls short of covering the revenue lost due t…
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US government debt interest payments exceed combined spending of major departments
The U.S. federal government has borrowed approximately $1.4 trillion in the first nine months of fiscal year 2026, surpassing the total for the same period in 2025. This borrowing is accompanied by a significant increas…
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Social Security faces 2032 insolvency; Congress weighs tax hikes, benefit cuts
The Social Security trust fund is projected to be depleted by 2032, necessitating a 22% cut in benefits if Congress does not act. Several proposals are being considered to address this shortfall. One approach involves i…
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Social Security faces 22% benefit cut as insolvency looms
The Social Security program faces a severe fiscal imbalance, with its primary trust fund projected to be depleted by 2032, potentially leading to a 22% benefit cut for millions. The Committee for a Responsible Federal B…
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Social Security faces 24% benefit cut by 2032 without action
The Social Security program faces a projected 24% benefit cut by 2032 if Congress does not act, which would reduce annual nationwide benefits by approximately $345 billion. A report from the Committee for a Responsible …
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US debt faces fiscal crisis as Treasury yields surge
Rising Treasury yields, with the 30-year bond hitting a 19-year high, are exposing the United States' precarious fiscal situation. If these higher rates persist, the national debt's interest expense could balloon to $2.…
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US national debt interest payments hit record 19% of revenue
Interest payments on the U.S. national debt are consuming a record 19% of federal revenue, a figure projected to rise significantly if current Treasury yields persist. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRF…
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US debt woes fuel bond market selloff amid rising interest costs
Analysts at Bank of America are warning that deteriorating U.S. fiscal health is becoming a significant factor in the current bond market selloff, alongside inflation concerns. They note that rising interest costs on th…
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US national debt surpasses $39 trillion, sparking economic warnings
The U.S. national debt has surpassed $39 trillion, with approximately $5 billion added daily since October. This milestone raises concerns about the debt-to-GDP ratio, which currently stands at 123%. Financial leaders l…