National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,019,813,354,700.26 as of 10/22/25
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.
National debt surpasses $38 trillion milestone for first time in US history as spending surges
The U.S. national debt surpassed $38 trillion for the first time this week, growing at a record pace driven by spending stemming from the aging population and elevated interest costs.
State treasurers push CFPB on third-party financial data access rule
Twelve state financial officers urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to preserve consumers' rights to share financial data with third parties.
Trump admin eyes Argentine beef imports as domestic prices soar to record highs
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says beef imports from Argentina could help supply shortages in the U.S., which has contributed to higher prices for American consumers.
Chicago mayor proposes reviving tax that has businesses sounding the alarm
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed reviving a corporate head tax of $21 per employee monthly for businesses with over 100 workers, despite companies warning of job losses.
China responds to US-Australia rare earths deal
China's government responded to the U.S.-Australia rare earths deal signed by President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Washington this week.
US businesses and consumers shoulder the bulk of tariff cost burden, Goldman Sachs finds
Economists at Goldman Sachs estimated that U.S. consumers will absorb 55% of tariff costs by the end of 2025, up from their current 37% share of the tariff burden.
Trump, Australian PM sign $8.5B critical minerals deal to counter China dominance in rare earths
President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an $8.5 billion rare earths agreement to reduce dependence on China's mineral supply dominance.
Major US steelmaker pivots to rare earth minerals as China tightens grip
Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves announced plans to explore rare earth mineral production at sites in Michigan and Minnesota amid China's export controls.