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.

The national debt hit $36 trillion—less than four months after surpassing the $35 trillion mark. Evenly divided, that means every American is now six figures in the red, thanks to the decisions ...

At its simplest, the national debt is the amount of money ... Yet, more recent specific circumstances have pushed the country ...

President-elect Donald Trump added a wrinkle to negotiations over a deal to fund the government when he called for an increase to the debt ceiling.

The result is a growing national debt. Over the last 100 years, the national debt has risen from $408 billion to more than $32 trillion. In 2022 alone, the federal government collected $4.90 ...

To them, rising national debt is evidence of out-of-control government ... many Republicans believe it is necessary because the nation's current course will ultimately lead to economic and ...

The national debt has been getting more press lately as America prepares for the November election. It's of particular concern after it swelled during the COVID-19 pandemic like an expandable ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has altered how national debt is calculated as part of efforts to balance the books in her first Budget. It comes as the country's national debt "rose to £2.7 trillion ...

Long an anachronism of American politics, the debt ceiling is back front and center on Capitol Hill as lawmakers grapple with trying to pass a budget. President-elect Donald Trump threw a monkey ...

Approximately 13% of federal spending in the current budget year is going toward paying interest on the national debt, totaling $892 billion in 2024. In 2023, Medicare was the second-largest ...

If current policies continue ... Both sides of the aisle have to take responsibility for the growing national debt and take the opportunity to commit to long-term solutions to solve the debt ...

National Debt Relief operates in every state except ... making it easier for you to get your accounts current. Clients in its debt management program make monthly payments to Apprisen, which ...