National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $40,112,118,151,111.92 as of 9/22/26
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.
DSA platform could cost up to $212T over a decade, analysis finds
The Democratic Socialists of America platform could cost up to $212 trillion over a decade, a Cato Institute analysis of DSA policies estimates.
Federal budget deficit reaches $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports
The CBO reports the federal budget deficit hit $2 trillion as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid spending surged alongside rising debt costs.
Trump's $5,000 dividend proposal could add $1.2T to federal deficit, analysts say
President Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 dividend to every U.S. adult, but analysts warn it would cost $1.2 trillion and double the deficit.
America's $40T national debt is 'stealing from our next generation,' economist warns
The national debt topping $40 trillion and the looming insolvency of Social Security in 2032 require the urgent attention of policymakers to implement reforms, an economist warns.
How much has the national debt grown under President Trump?
The national debt hits $40 trillion as Social Security, Medicare, interest rates and tax cuts drive federal deficits higher under Trump's watch.
US national debt surpasses $40 trillion for the first time
Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz and economist Stephen Moore discuss the affordability debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and the U.S. national debt surpassing $40 trillion on ‘The Bottom Line.’
US national debt hits $40 trillion milestone for first time ever
The U.S. national debt topped $40 trillion as interest costs now exceed national defense spending and the debt doubled in under 10 years.
Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs amid surging national debt
Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs as the U.S. national debt nears $40 trillion, with the federal budget deficit projected at $2.1 trillion this year.
$1.8T deficit is a real threat to US economy: The Bahnsen Group founder
The Bahnsen Group founder and managing partner David Bahnsen discusses President Donald Trump’s economic policies as the federal deficit reaches $1.8 trillion in the first 10 months of fiscal 2026 on ‘Kudlow.’
Federal budget deficit on track to surpass $2T this fiscal year as spending outpaces revenue
The CBO's monthly update shows the federal budget deficit on track to hit $2.1 trillion as national debt interest costs surge 14% year over year.
National debt interest and entitlement spending push FY2026 federal budget deficit toward $2 trillion
Federal spending on national debt interest, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid drives the budget deficit $35 billion higher than last year.
Doge disbands as official federal agency, claims $215 billion in savings
FOX Business correspondent Darren Botelho reports on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) disbanding as an official federal agency and the Office of Personnel Management's efforts to cut costs.
Bass ‘rapidly pushed’ the city of Los Angeles into a deficit, Jillian Michaels says
Celebrity fitness trainer and podcast host Jillian Michaels discusses Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt’s campaign and criticizes Mayor Karen Bass’ handling of the homelessness crisis on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Federal budget deficit projected to hit $2 trillion this fiscal year, ranking among largest in US history
The U.S. is projected to run a budget deficit of at least $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, according to Treasury Department and bond market estimates.
US national debt surpasses size of the economy for first time since World War II
The U.S. national debt held by the public has surpassed the size of the economy for the first time since World War II, reaching over 100% of GDP in March.
US national debt breaches $39 trillion milestone for first time amid spending surge
U.S. national debt hits historic $39 trillion milestone, growing from $38 trillion in five months as deficits surge and experts warn of unsustainable pace.
Budget deficit hits $1 trillion in first five months of fiscal year: CBO
Federal budget deficit reached $1 trillion in five months through February 2026 as tax revenue jumped $206 billion due to higher income tax and tariff collections, CBO data shows.
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.
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.