National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $37,430,128,115,822.76 as of 9/5/25
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
US debt set to surge to 120% of GDP as federal deficits spiral over next decade under new projections
A new analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget shows that federal deficits and the national debt are expected to grow at a faster pace over the next 10 years.
Trump taps Airbnb co-founder as 1st government design head to lead huge web overhaul
Trump appoints Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia as first U.S. chief design officer to overhaul 26,000 outdated federal websites and improve digital services.
Discount grocer plans NYC expansion despite Mamdani's government-run store proposal
German grocer Lidl is pushing forward with plans to expand its presence in New York even with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's government-run grocery store proposal.
US debt tops $37 trillion and the 'big, beautiful bill' allows it to rise trillions higher
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act raised the debt limit by $5 trillion, causing concern among fiscal experts as it's projected to add over $3.4 trillion to the national debt over 10 years.
Appeals court clears way for Trump admin to resume CFPB mass firings
A federal appeals court overturned a lower court ruling that had blocked the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Blue states plan new tax hikes on wealthy residents in response to Trump's federal tax legislation
Several states have raised taxes on wealthy residents to narrow state budget deficits and offset expected declines in federal funding for programs like Medicaid.
US national debt hits record $37 trillion
The U.S. national debt surpassed a historic $37 trillion milestone for first time as Treasury Department data shows federal government accumulating debt at rapid pace.
US budget deficit has widened by $109B from a year ago despite influx of tariff revenue
The federal budget deficit increased by $109 billion in first 10 months of fiscal year 2025 despite a $70 billion boost from the Trump administration's tariffs on imported goods.
DOGE develops innovative AI tool to eliminate unnecessary federal regulations
The Trump administration's DOGE developed an AI tool to review 200,000 federal regulations, aiming to cut about half of regulations and save trillions in compliance costs.
Kansas City ends free bus program over budget concerns while NYC dem-socialist pushes for no-fare transit
As Kansas City moves to reinstate bus fares for most riders over budget concerns, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is pushing for the Big Apple to make all bus fares "free."
Elon Musk ally who worked on DOGE leaves government
Antonio Gracias, an Elon Musk ally who had been involved in the DOGE effort, is no longer serving as a volunteer special government employee
Social Security benefits face 24% cut in less than a decade as trust fund dries up, new analysis reveals
Social Security's retirement trust fund is facing insolvency by late 2032, potentially triggering a 24% benefit cut for 62 million retirees if Congress doesn't act, an analysis found.
The Fed’s $2.5B renovation irking President Trump and team
The over budget renovation of the Federal Reserve's headquarters draws criticism from the Trump administration and raises pressure on Chairman Jerome Powell.
Retirement gold rush: 32,000 Illinoisans rake in $100K+ in pensions while state runs huge deficit
State data analyzed by the Illinois Policy Institute reveals the unrealistic and unsustainable nature of the state’s "Tier 1" pension.
GOP's new landmark bill forces states to pay for costly food stamp errors
Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act reforms SNAP by requiring states with error rates above 6% to share costs starting in 2028, with 43 states currently exceeding this threshold.
Trump's $5 trillion debt ceiling strategy could force Democrats to the negotiating table
Failing to raise the debt limit before the Treasury runs out of cash could trigger further credit downgrades and roil financial markets. In short, Republicans and Democrats want to avoid a U.S. government default because it undermines America’s economic credibility.
Labor secretary unveils unprecedented plan to slash 63 'outdated and burdensome' rules
The Department of Labor has proposed 63 deregulatory actions, building on previous Trump administration measures, including scrapping 10 rules for every new one.
NATO countries agree to spend 5% of GDP on defense: Which countries led in 2024?
The NATO alliance agreed to a new defense spending target of 5% GDP by 2035, after a record number of members met the prior 2% defense spending goal last year.
Sans Musk, DOGE saves millions by nixing 312 more contracts, including one for an advisor at USAID Madagascar
The Department of Government Efficiency X account announced 312 recent contract cancellations resulting in a whopping $470 million in savings.