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The $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns 
Economy
The $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns 
By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026
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Economy
A world going broke: IMF says America’s $39 trillion national debt is actually a global problem—and AI may be the only rescue
By Nick LichtenbergApril 16, 2026
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Politics
Trump has no plan to cut the $39 trillion national debt, but he does want to cut childcare. His budget director is scrambling to clarify
By Nick LichtenbergApril 16, 2026
Pete Hegseth speaks with both hands in the air as Donald Trump looks on in the background.
Politics
‘I am certain’: Harvard policy expert warns the true cost of the Iran war to U.S. taxpayers will exceed $1 trillion
By Sasha RogelbergApril 15, 2026
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Economy
The next generation of senators has a ticking time bomb in its lap: Social Security’s impending insolvency and no plan for the national debt
By Eleanor PringleApril 10, 2026
A view of a bus shelter at Pennsylvania Avenue and 22nd Street NW where an electronic billboard and a poster display the current U.S. National debt per person and as a nation at 38 Trillion dollars on October 28, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Economy
‘We owe it to the next generation’ to get national debt under control, says think tank boss, as U.S. borrowing hits $1.2 trillion in just six months
By Eleanor PringleApril 10, 2026
US President Donald Trump, left, and Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary,
Economy
The U.S. government is spending $88 billion a month in interest on national debt—equal to spending on defense and education combined
By Eleanor PringleApril 9, 2026
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase
Economy
The U.S. had a national debt ‘home run’ in its grasp, says Jamie Dimon. But the government did nothing, and now its best option is crisis management
By Eleanor PringleApril 8, 2026
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Economy
Trump, the $39 trillion national debt, rosy growth assumptions, and the question of ‘a sustainable path’
By Nick LichtenbergApril 7, 2026
Massive debt makes the U.S. one of the world’s most vulnerable countries in the energy crisis, market veteran warns
Economy
Massive debt makes the U.S. one of the world’s most vulnerable countries in the energy crisis, market veteran warns
By Jason MaApril 6, 2026
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Politics
Trump touted cuts to ‘woke’ programs 34 times in his budget with a $1.5 trillion boost for his Department of War
By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
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Politics
Trump just raised the $39 trillion national debt with the largest budget hike since World War II—and nobody can figure out how to pay for it
By Nick LichtenbergApril 3, 2026
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Politics
A $10 billion ‘slush fund’ to pay TSA agents: Trump’s latest unilateral loophole, explained
By Jake AngeloApril 3, 2026
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Economy
Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns
By Nick LichtenbergApril 2, 2026
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Commentary
Congress is violating the Constitution—and a $39 trillion debt is the proof
By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerMarch 31, 2026
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