The United States borrowed $1.0 trillion in the first five months of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, including $308 billion in February, according to the latest ...

For the fiscal year to date, the deficit totaled $1.004 trillion, about 12% lower than the comparable period in 2025.

Federal budget deficit reached $1 trillion in five months through February 2026 as tax revenue jumped $206 billion due to higher income tax and tariff collections, CBO data shows.

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Senators from both sides of the aisle and witnesses expressed alarm at the rising national debt during a Senate Finance subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, warning that future generations of Americans ...

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The Congressional Budget Office projects worsening federal deficits and rising debt over the next decade, driven by increased ...

The United States federal budget deficit totaled $1 trillion in the first five months of fiscal year 2026, according to the ...

In his address to a joint session of Congress in March 2025, President Donald Trump set a bold goal for the U.S. government. ...

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For years, politicians have floated a simple fix for America's swelling debt: tax billionaires harder and the problem starts ...

The Congressional Budget Office projects the federal deficit will grow from $1.8 trillion in 2025 to $3.1 trillion by 2036. Federal spending is currently well above its 50-year average, while revenue ...