National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $36,215,356,534,171.37 as of 3/27/25
The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.
Steelmaker to lay off 600 employees at Michigan plant due to weak auto demand
Steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs will lay off about 600 workers at its Dearborn Works in Michigan and pause some operations due to weak demand for automotive steel.
Job applications by federal workers surge at agencies targeted by DOGE
DOGE's cost-cutting push has spurred a surge in job searches by federal workers at agencies that are under the microscope, a report by the Indeed Hiring Lab found.
US faces default risk in August if debt limit isn't raised, CBO estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the U.S. faces the risk of defaulting on its debt in August or September if lawmakers don't act to raise the debt limit before then.
President Trump announces new auto tariffs
President Donald Trump announced new auto tariffs during a White House press conference on Wednesday in an effort to boost domestic manufacturing and raise tax revenue from tariffs.
US government's fiscal strength deteriorating, Moody's warns
Moody's said that the U.S. government's fiscal strength is deteriorating due to widening budget deficits and a growing national debt, a trend which is expected to continue.
The state of America's infrastructure gets highest-ever marks, but key areas lacking
The American Society of Civil Engineers' report card for U.S. infrastructure gave its highest-ever overall grade, though notable categories were graded poor or at risk.
Trump Media and Crypto.com partner on ETF offerings
Trump Media & Technology Group's plan to offer ETFs will include a focus on "Made in America" investment strategies across a variety of industries, the company said.
Consumers' short-term economic expectations fall to lowest level in 12 years, trigger recession warning
The Conference Board's consumer confidence report for March showed deeper than expected declines, with consumers' short-term expectations dipping to the lowest level in 12 years.