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US deficit nears $1 trillion in 7 months, calls for constitutional fix grow
The U.S. federal budget deficit has surpassed $955 billion in the first seven months of fiscal year 2026, putting it on track to exceed $1.9 trillion for the full year. This growing debt burden means a significant porti…
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Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense may cost $1.2 trillion
A new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis estimates that Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system could cost up to $1.2 trillion over 20 years. This figure is significantly higher than the $17…
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US Treasury pays $3B daily interest on $39T national debt
The U.S. Treasury is paying approximately $3 billion daily in interest on its national debt, which is nearing $39 trillion. This year's net interest payments have reached $628 billion, exceeding outlays for Medicare and…
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US national debt to surpass WWII peak, driven by Social Security and Medicare shortfalls
The United States national debt is projected to exceed 137% of GDP within a decade, surpassing the World War II peak. This increase is driven primarily by rising shortfalls in Social Security and Medicare, which togethe…
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US Treasury to borrow $2 trillion amid soaring deficit and debt concerns
The U.S. Treasury is projected to borrow over $2 trillion by the end of the current fiscal year, with estimates from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) indicating a deficit of $2.06 trillion. This figure surpasse…
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US national debt surpasses GDP, trajectory raises fiscal concerns
The United States has surpassed a national debt level equal to its gross domestic product, reaching $31.4 trillion against a $31.9 trillion GDP in Q1. While this 100% debt-to-GDP ratio is a symbolic milestone, experts e…