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EconomyNational debt fears are where Democrats and Republicans are most aligned—more so than on inflation, healthcare, or even the jobs market
By Tristan BoveMay 13, 2026
EconomyNative American businesses have diversified beyond casinos to become a rural economic force. Trump is cutting off a lifeline that goes beyond tribes
By Tristan BoveMay 11, 2026
EconomyThe $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns
By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026
Politics‘I am certain’: Harvard policy expert warns the true cost of the Iran war to U.S. taxpayers will exceed $1 trillion
By Sasha RogelbergApril 15, 2026
Economy‘We have to be able to walk and chew gum’ on government spending, says budget chairman, addressing debt crisis and national security
By Eleanor PringleApril 14, 2026
EconomyThe U.S. government is spending $88 billion a month in interest on national debt—equal to spending on defense and education combined
By Eleanor PringleApril 9, 2026
PoliticsA $400 million ballroom was just the beginning. Now, Trump plans to spend $174 million more on renovations
By Jacqueline MunisApril 6, 2026
EconomyIt’s thanks to Social Security wealth inequality isn’t even worse, Wharton economist says. Trump’s policies will push it to insolvency in 6 years
By Tristan BoveMarch 11, 2026
EconomyMedicare spending set to nearly double in 10 years and Medicaid and ACA spending up a third, CBO says just as Trump’s tax cuts shorten their life span
By Tristan BoveFebruary 26, 2026
EconomyDrug use is on the rise as U.S. spending on the War on Drugs tops $1 trillion and cartel leaders drive violent eruptions in Mexico
By Tristan BoveFebruary 23, 2026
Economy‘We are in a dismal fiscal situation, and it just got worse’: Budget watchdog sounds the alarm even louder after Supreme Court erases Trump’s tariffs
By Tristan BoveFebruary 20, 2026
EconomyThe ‘alternative scenario’ of an even bigger national debt disaster is in play after the Supreme Court ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal
By Tristan BoveFebruary 20, 2026
EconomyAmerica’s national debt borrowing binge means interest payments will rocket to $2 trillion a year by 2036, CBO says
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 11, 2026
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