The U.S. government’s debt is not a cause for concern, as it is self-funded and the Federal Reserve can always step in to ...

Failing to raise the debt limit before the Treasury runs out of cash could trigger further credit downgrades and roil ...

The federal budget deficit is back in the spotlight after the Republican-controlled Congress approved a massive tax and ...

As of July 3, 2025, the U.S. national debt stands at $36.2 trillion. Much like bank loans, the national debt has interest ...

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is required by law to provide economic analyses on major legislation.

News about Federal Debt Ceiling (National Debt), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

U.S. national debt has now reached a record $36.2 trillion, sparking major concern as President Trumps Big Beautiful Bill ...

President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend ...

If the U.S. government were a private-sector company, it would have filed for bankruptcy long ago to wash away its debt. But ...

After a public falling out and open criticisms of President Donald Trump, Elon Musk announced his plans to form a new political party. Here's what to know ...

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has determined the Senate bill would increase deficits by $3.3 trillion from 2025 ...

The GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” will impact people’s finances through tax provisions, cuts to social programs and diminished ...