U.S. government bonds, or Treasuries, are the primary way the federal government borrows money and one of the world’s most ...

Fiscal hawks warn that deficits produce higher inflation rates and higher interest rates that harm the poor the most.

A closer look at the U.S. government's $36 trillion debt — some of which is "intergovernmental," meaning money the government ...

Learn about the significant risks facing the U.S. economy, including mounting debt and geopolitical tensions, and the ...

USAID, which has become the focus of Elon Musk's DOGE efforts in recent days, was led by Obama admin alum Samantha Power from 2021 until Trump took office in January.

In contrast, mass deportations of undocumented immigrants would tank the U.S. economy. If President Donald Trump can limit himself to booting criminals and those under existing deportation orders, and ...

As of August 2024, the U.S. national debt stands at over $35 trillion. The United States has the highest national debt in the world by amount. However, Japan has the highest national debt in ...

There is a long, bipartisan history of attempts to rein in spending and address concerns about government inefficiencies, ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can help to rebuild the systems that promote unhealthy lifestyles in America. He deserves our support.

By comparison, just four decades ago, the national debt hovered around $907 billion. The outlook for the federal debt level ...

House Republicans are in Florida for the next three days to hash out their agenda and hear from President Trump.

Republicans have leveraged the debt ceiling for years to block Democrats’ agenda. Now liberals see an opening to stymy Trump.