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Q&A: Gross Debt Versus Debt Held by the Public
Read moreOn August 18, 2026, the gross national debt exceeded $40 trillion for the first time. This mark serves as an important reminder of the nation's... -
Gross National Debt Reaches $40 Trillion
Read moreThe gross national debt of the United States officially reached $40 trillion for the first time yesterday, according to the U.S. Treasury. The gross... -
Treasury Confirms $1.8 Trillion Deficit for First 10 Months of FY 2026
Read moreThe United States borrowed $1.8 trillion in the first ten months of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, including $432 billion in July, according to the latest... -
12-Month Rolling Deficit is $1.9 Trillion in July 2026
Read moreThe federal government borrowed $1.9 trillion over the past 12 months according to new estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Based on... -
CBO Estimates $1.8 Trillion Deficit for First 10 Months of FY 2026
Read moreThe United States borrowed $1.8 trillion in the first ten months of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, including $431 billion in July, according to the latest... -
The 10-year Treasury Yield Eclipsed 4.6%
Read moreThe 10-year Treasury note surpassed 4.6% today, 45 basis points above projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and more than 60% higher... -
House Budget Would Allow More Than $100 Billion of New Debt
Read moreThe House Budget Committee this morning released text of a Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget resolution ahead of its committee markup. The budget would... -
Maya MacGuineas on The Atlantic's "The David Frum Show"
Read moreCommittee for a Responsible Federal Budget president Maya MacGuineas recently joined The Atlantic's "The David Frum Show" podcast with host David Frum... -
What's in the House FY 2027 Budget Resolution?
Read moreThe House Budget Committee released a Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget resolution today. Unlike a typical budget resolution, which outlines spending and... -
Treasury Confirms $1.4 Trillion FY 2026 Deficit So Far, Higher Than 2025
Read moreThe United States borrowed $1.4 trillion in the first nine months of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, including $120 billion in June, according to the latest... -
12-Month Rolling Deficit is $1.8 Trillion in June 2026
Read moreThe federal government has borrowed $1.8 trillion over the past 12 months based on the latest estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)... -
CBO Estimates FY 2026 Deficit Overtakes 2025, Totals $1.4 Trillion
Read moreThe United States borrowed $1.4 trillion in the first nine months of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, including $126 billion in June, according to the latest...