National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,432,587,259,757.29 as of 1/9/26
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.
US economy added 50K jobs in December as unemployment rate declines
The Labor Department released the December jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace to close out 2025 amid economic uncertainty.
IRS announces start date of 2026 tax filing season: what to know
IRS announces 2026 tax filing season begins Jan. 26, with Free File program starting Jan. 9 for taxpayers earning $84,000 or less, while taxpayers have a April 15 deadline.
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.
Trump announces plans to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
President Donald Trump announced he is moving forward with plans to ban institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes in an effort to improve affordability.
Trump admin starts sending notices to student loan borrowers in default ahead of wage garnishment
Trump administration resumes wage garnishment for federal student loan borrowers in default, with notices going to 1,000 borrowers starting this week.
Dallas mayor predicts 'avalanche' of NYC financial firms fleeing new socialist policies under Mamdani
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson predicts financial firms will flee New York City for Texas as the Big Apple's new mayor pursues socialist policies.
Trump to meet with oil executives about Venezuela on Friday
President Donald Trump is set to host executives from leading U.S. oil companies at the White House on Friday following the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
New vehicle sales to decline moderately in 2026 as affordability issues weigh, forecast says
Cox Automotive forecasts U.S. vehicle sales will decline 2.4% to 15.8 million units in 2026, with fleet sales dropping 6.1% as auto market slows.