National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,717,487,211,821.37 as of 2/19/26
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.
Social Security's main trust fund faces depletion in 2032, triggering benefit cuts
Social Security benefits are facing automatic cuts starting in 2032 when a key trust fund is expected to reach insolvency, according to new CBO report.
Federal fraud is double previous estimates, LexisNexis Risk Solutions CEO says
The federal government is hemorrhaging about $1 trillion per year due to fraud, CEO of LexisNexis Special Services & LexisNexis Risk Solutions Government Haywood Talcove estimates.
US debt set to crush World War II record as annual deficits explode to $3T within decade
The U.S. national debt is set to break a World War II record by 2030, reaching 108% of GDP as the Congressional Budget Office warns of mounting fiscal challenges ahead.
Trump administration axes $1.5B in blue-state grants over reported waste and mismanagement concerns
Trump administration cancels $1.5 billion in federal grants to California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota, targeting transportation and CDC projects.
Prediction market traders place odds of government shutting down at 80%
Prediction market traders assign high odds that the U.S. government will shut down this weekend following a brewing funding fight over President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
US economy grew at fastest pace in 2 years in third quarter, fueled by consumer spending
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.4% growth in the third quarter of 2025, beating expectations of 3.3% as consumer spending and exports drive the strong performance.
Trump takes aim at prescription drug 'middlemen' with new healthcare plan
President Donald Trump said he plans to eliminate pharmacy benefit manager kickbacks to lower drug prices and insurance premiums for Americans under his new healthcare plan.
Trump's call for $1.5 trillion defense budget would add trillions to debt: CRFB
Trump proposes massive $1.5 trillion defense budget increase, up from $1 trillion plan. Budget watchdog warns it would add estimated $5.8 trillion to debt.
Tech billionaires threaten to flee California over proposed 5% wealth tax
Silicon Valley tech founders threaten to leave California over proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires. The controversial measure could trigger an exodus from the state.
US economy grew much faster than expected in the third quarter, delayed report shows
U.S. economy surprises with 4.3% GDP growth in the third quarter of 2025, beating expectations of 3.3% as consumer spending and exports drive the strong performance.
Treasury's Bessent says department working to cut federal tax benefits for illegal immigrants
The Treasury Department moved to block illegal immigrants from federal benefits and financial system access as part of a broader Trump administration crackdown.
Trump's $2K tariff dividends could carry a hefty price tag
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend plan could cost $600 billion annually, far exceeding current tariff revenues of $300 billion per year, budget watchdog warns.
Bonds are heading for the best year since 2020
U.S. bonds are outperforming after years of volatility, with 10-year Treasury yields falling as inflation pressures moderate even with some prices still elevated.
All SNAP recipients required to reapply as Trump admin cracks down on fraud: 'Business as usual is over'
The Trump administration orders all SNAP recipients to reapply for food assistance benefits to combat widespread fraud in the nation's largest program.
Flight reductions frozen at 6% as air traffic controller callouts see ‘rapid decline’
The DOT and FAA issued an emergency order freezing flight reductions at 6% amid improving controller staffing levels as the government reopens following a 43-day shutdown.
Trump floats $10K bonus plan for air traffic controllers who've remained on duty during government shutdown
President Trump criticized air traffic controllers who called out during shutdown, and proposed $10,000 rewards for those who stayed on job despite delayed paychecks.
LARRY KUDLOW: Another Schumerian catastrophe
The only thing the Schumer shutdown accomplished was agitating millions of Americans
America’s top 10 busiest airports face flight cuts as the government shutdown drags on
America's top 10 busiest airports handled hundreds of millions of passengers last year, but travelers now face flight reductions due to air traffic controller shortages.
Trump admin to partially resume SNAP benefits as shutdown drags on
The Trump administration said it will partially fund SNAP program through November, though payments could be reduced or delayed for weeks.



















