Many Americans have heard that they should worry about the staggering size of the national debt. For the first time in modern ...

American households are carrying more debt than ever, and the numbers now rival or exceed what many peers abroad owe. To ...

The federal government added roughly $1.8 trillion to the now $38 trillion national debt in fiscal year 2025. While net interest on the debt totaled $970 billion, according to the Congressional Budget ...

America's national debt has climbed into territory that would have seemed unthinkable a generation ago, and it is now a ...

Looking back on 2025, this reader shares an unflattering view of the legacy being left by President Trump and other Republican politicians.

In Grant Cardone's eyes, the Trump Gold Card will have a significant impact on the U.S. economy and strengthen the country.

Lawmakers in several states are working to expand medical debt protections for patients, even after the Trump administration reversed course and told states they don’t have authority to take action on ...

John Hood explains why American conservatism cannot include factions that employ antisemitism, anti-capitalism, and ...

History rarely signals its turning points with precision, yet certain moments reveal structural change with unmistakable force. We are living through one such moment. Amid the noise of wars, sanctions ...

Discover how sovereign debt allows governments to fund projects, boost economies, and the risks involved. Explore features, credit ratings, and growth impact.