The U.S. National Debt: Historical Data and What It Means for Consumers

The challenge is that the U.S. has to pay interest on its debt, which is increasing yearly. The Congressional Budget Office ...
Crypto Briefing

US debt hits $39T and climbing, and crypto is paying attention

US gross national debt hit $39.01 trillion in May 2026, with a 123% debt-to-GDP ratio fueling Bitcoin hedge narratives and ...
AOL

Deficits boost U.S. debt but also inflate corporate profits and stocks, so reducing red ink could trigger a financial crisis, analysts warn

Massive budget deficits have sent U.S. debt soaring past $38 trillion, but they have also become the primary driver of corporate profits and stock valuations, according to Research Affiliates. In a ...
American Enterprise Institute

Debt and Deficits Should Not Be Partisan Issues

If you’re a normal person who pays attention to politics, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Washington can’t decide whether deficits are bad or not. Well, I have one easy trick that will help you ...

U.S. National Debt Swells From $71 Million to $39 Trillion in 250 Years of American Independence

Explore how the U.S. national debt climbed from $71 million to $39 trillion over 250 years and what economists say about its ...
KCCI Des Moines

CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office's 10-year outlook projects worsening long-term federal deficits and rising debt, driven largely by increased spending, notably on Social Security, Medicare, ...
The PrintOpinion

Governments must fix their debt messes before it’s too late

High public debt and rising borrowing costs are increasing financial risks due to which governments should curb spending, ...