Current Federal Debt & Deficit
See the latest numbers on the national deficit for this fiscal year and how it compares to previous years.
Read MoreQuarterly Treasury Refunding Statement: Borrowing Up Year Over Year
Key highlights from the most recent Quarterly Refunding include an increase in anticipated borrowing of $158 billion compared to the same period in the previous year.
Read MoreExperts Identify Lessons from History for America Today
A distinguished group of experts to evaluate America’s current fiscal landscape with an historical perspective.
Read MoreExpert Views: Lessons from History for America Today
We asked six experts to look across history for lessons that shed light on today’s fiscal, economic, and political challenges.
Read MoreThe Fed Reduced the Short-Term Rate Again, but Interest Costs Remain High
High interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities increase the federal government’s borrowing costs.
Read MoreThe Federal Government Has Borrowed Trillions. Who Owns All that Debt?
Most federal debt is owed to domestic holders, but foreign ownership is much higher now than it was about 50 years ago.
Read MoreWith $38 Trillion in Debt, Is the U.S. Headed for More Credit Downgrades?
Three successive downgrades of the U.S. credit rating should alarm elected leaders, but our national debt remains on an unsustainable trajectory.
Read MoreThe United States Is Adding to the National Debt Faster Than Ever
The nation’s debt is growing at a historic rate and eclipsing all-time highs.
Read MoreInfographic: The National Debt Is Now More than $38 Trillion. What Does That Mean?
Although the national debt affects each of us, it may be difficult to put such a large number into perspective.
Read MoreInterest Costs on the National Debt
See interest costs on the national debt for this fiscal year and projections for the next 10 years.
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