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.
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National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,869,818,249,468.38 as of 3/9/26
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.
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LARRY KUDLOW: Hormuz will not stop history
President Trump is bending the arc of history toward freedom and prosperity
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Fed officials closely monitor Iran conflict for potential inflation impact
Hostilities with Iran pose a potential risk for higher inflation as Federal Reserve policymakers monitor the energy price impact ahead of their next meeting to discuss rate cuts.
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