While discussions continue on federal government funding ideas, one Senator is speaking out against a proposed plan. Sen. David Perdue […]
Total National Debt as of 09/27/2020 (source)
U.S. federal debt on track to balloon to 144% of GDP
In this video, Yahoo finance specialist Aarthi Swaminathan joins Jen Rogers and Myles Udland to discuss a report recently released by […]
If the Economy’s So Good, Why Is GDP So Low?
Although today’s economy is historically strong, one thing missing is a high GDP. GDP numbers have steadily declined since the […]
Moderators Ask Zero Questions About National Debt In First Two Democratic Debates Combined
Despite the massive National Debt’s concerning growth and its pointing to the possibility of impending fiscal crisis on a national […]
U.S. Deficits Expected to Continue Growing
Budget deficits may double in growth, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Federal deficits as a share of GDP are expected to […]
Soaring federal debt risks ‘fiscal crisis,’ agency warns
If the U.S. continues on its current trajectory, there is an increased risk for fiscal crisis — “‘that is, a […]
Funding for chronic wasting disease study included in federal budget package
The US House passed a federal spending bill that included $15 million that will go toward “preventing the spread of […]
Federal Reserve expresses concern about US economy and signals interest rate cuts are likely
The Federal Reserve has been raising concerns that the economy is decelerating, and signaled of upcoming cuts to interest rates. On […]
Mnuchin says Trump wants to keep government open as Washington scrambles for budget, debt deal
On Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stated President Trump and Congress are trying to “scrape together” a budget deal in […]
Deficits are exploding – and neither party seems to care
In an unprecedented fashion, the deficit from the federal budget is projected by the Treasury Department to exceed $1 trillion […]
