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fromFortune
6 days ago
World politics

Jerome Powell says $39 trillion national debt is 'not unsustainable,' but warns the trajectory 'will not end well' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Jerome Powell knows the Fed's balance sheet got too big-Kevin Warsh has a plan, he just has to sell it without freaking out markets or the Treasury | Fortune

Left-wing politics
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Powell issues a warning on U.S. debt - Harvard Gazette

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell emphasizes a cautious approach to economic impacts from the Iran war while maintaining a commitment to a 2% inflation target.
World politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Jerome Powell says $39 trillion national debt is 'not unsustainable,' but warns the trajectory 'will not end well' | Fortune

America's $39 trillion debt is manageable short-term, but its growth trajectory is unsustainable and requires urgent legislative action.
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Jerome Powell knows the Fed's balance sheet got too big-Kevin Warsh has a plan, he just has to sell it without freaking out markets or the Treasury | Fortune

Law
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Dave Ramsey Tells Tutor With $24,000 IRS Debt to Pay the Government First in Her $94,000 Debt Snowball

Prioritize IRS debt over other debts due to its unique enforcement powers and penalties.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

'Paradigm shift:' How Trump's budget request will keep everyone guessing

The Supreme Court's decision on pocket rescissions could significantly impact budget negotiations and the power of the Office of Management and Budget.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Homeowner Assistance Fund backstopped vulnerable borrowers

The insights from this report help us think about potential gaps in the loss mitigation waterfall and the types of homeowners who may benefit from targeted support when they experience a crisis.
SF real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

The US Government Could End The Federal Gas Tax

The tax provides more than $23 billion per year in revenue for federal highway and public transit programs. The federal gas tax has been in place, in one way or another, since 1919 and was last raised in 1993.
Alternative transportation
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

U.S. Treasury Launches First GENIUS Act Rulemaking Proposal

The proposed rule establishes broad principles to guide the determination of whether state-level stablecoin regulatory regimes are 'substantially similar' to the federal framework, allowing smaller issuers to remain under state supervision.
Cryptocurrency
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
5 days ago

Republicans Have Come up With the Worst Budgeting Idea Possibly Ever

Republicans are considering health spending cuts to fund a budget bill for the Iran war and immigration enforcement, risking political backlash.
fromFortune
1 week ago

U.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. 'The bond market remains undefeated' | Fortune

The U.S. Treasury bond market has finally responded to the Mideast war, giving its assessment of the energy shock's severity and the war's effect on U.S. fiscal imbalance and inflation.
World news
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

US Treasury working to put Trump's signature on new paper currency in first for sitting president

U.S. Treasury plans to feature President Trump's signature on new paper currency, marking a first for a sitting president.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase

U.S. Treasury proposes new stablecoin regulation framework under the GENIUS Act, seeking public input on state and federal oversight alignment.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media missed it | Fortune

The U.S. government is insolvent, with liabilities far exceeding assets and significant unfunded obligations.
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Some Drivers Will Qualify for a New Tax Break on Car Payments

An update to the tax code will enable some car buyers to write off their monthly payments on their taxes this year, with significant caveats for eligibility.
Cars
#student-loans
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Higher education

Scott Bessent's Treasury Department will start overseeing the $180 billion of student loans that are in default | Fortune

The U.S. Education Department is transferring management of student loans to the Treasury Department, marking a significant shift in federal student loan oversight.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Scott Bessent's Treasury Department will start overseeing the $180 billion of student loans that are in default | Fortune

The U.S. Education Department is transferring management of student loans to the Treasury Department, marking a significant shift in federal student loan oversight.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks ago

ED Transfers Defaulted Loan Collection Duties to Treasury

With roughly nine million student borrowers in default, the Treasury Department will "assume operational responsibility for collecting" on those loans, the Education Department announced Thursday. The move is ED's latest effort to render itself obsolete as part of the Trump administration's plan to eliminate the department. This is the 10th interagency agreement it has signed to share with or spin off functions to other federal agencies.
Education
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Federal student loans will move to Treasury, further shrinking Education Department

As the Federal student aid portfolio soars to nearly $1.7 trillion and with nearly a quarter of student loan borrowers in default, Americans know that the Department of Education has failed to effectively manage and deliver these critical programs. By leveraging Treasury's world-renowned expertise in finance and economic policy, we are confident that American students, borrowers, and taxpayers will finally have functioning programs after decades of mismanagement.
US news
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

It took 200 years for national debt to hit $1 trillion, annual interest alone now exceeds that-a 'crushing legacy we must reverse,' says budget chair | Fortune

The U.S. debt has surpassed $39 trillion, posing a significant threat to the nation's future and requiring urgent financial reform.
Business
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

A 'debt spiral,' before a fiscal crisis: interest on the national debt will be growing faster than GDP in just 5 years, think tank warns | Fortune

By 2031, U.S. federal debt interest rates will exceed economic growth rates, triggering a self-reinforcing debt spiral where deficits cause debt to grow indefinitely.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

300 years of wars show they are 'always disaster times' for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression | Fortune

"The historical evidence reveals a striking pattern: government bonds have repeatedly generated substantial real losses during these extreme episodes. They have even underperformed equities and real estates which are traditionally regarded as risky assets."
World politics
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Student Loan Garnishment of Social Security Is Still Looming. Here Is Where Things Stand Now.

Social Security garnishments for federal student loan defaults are paused until a new repayment plan launches in July 2026.
SF politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The U.S. just hit $39 trillion in debt. Here's the constitutional fix that Congress won't touch | Fortune

The U.S. House failed to pass a Balanced Budget Amendment as federal debt surpasses $39 trillion, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility.
Europe news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

U.S. debt is like a Hallmark movie boyfriend who eventually gets dumped for a small town firefighter, budget watchdog warns | Fortune

U.S. debt remains attractive to investors due to lack of better alternatives, but this may change as debt grows and other options emerge.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Washington ignores America's fiscal cliff

Recent policy developments are worsening the U.S. fiscal situation, with projected deficits and soaring public debt over the next decade.
Business
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

U.S. debt is competing with a record supply of corporate bonds, which is pushing up the cost of federal borrowing just as war spending piles up | Fortune

Record corporate bond issuance driven by AI capital expenditure and geopolitical factors is increasing Treasury yields and raising borrowing costs for the federal government.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

What happens to your student loans now that the SAVE plan is dead?

Under the SAVE plan, a borrower's monthly payment would be calculated based on income and family size and could be set as low as $0 per month for the lowest-earning borrowers.
Higher education
#national-debt-crisis
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
SF politics

America's $38 trillion debt crisis is already here. The reckoning comes next | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Retirement

Interest on the $38.8 trillion national debt has tripled since 2020 and it already costs taxpayers more than defense and Medicaid | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

America's never had such high national debt heading into an economic shock. We need a 'break glass' plan, think tank warns | Fortune

SF politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

America's $38 trillion debt crisis is already here. The reckoning comes next | Fortune

Despite strong economic indicators, the U.S. faces a critical fiscal crisis with national debt projected to reach 120% of GDP within a decade, requiring urgent bipartisan reform before gradual decline becomes sudden collapse.
Retirement
fromFortune
1 month ago

Interest on the $38.8 trillion national debt has tripled since 2020 and it already costs taxpayers more than defense and Medicaid | Fortune

U.S. interest payments on national debt reached $970 billion annually in 2025, nearly tripling since 2020 and exceeding defense and Medicaid spending, with projections to double again by 2036.
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

America's never had such high national debt heading into an economic shock. We need a 'break glass' plan, think tank warns | Fortune

U.S. national debt now equals 100% of GDP, the highest since World War II, leaving the country severely unprepared for the next economic crisis with limited fiscal capacity to respond.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

UK Treasury unsure about joining 1.7B program it is funding

In principle, all the departments are supportive of the Shared Services Strategy. However, HM Treasury and the Department for Education (DfE), who currently have modern ERPs and are both in the Matrix cluster, have indicated they would welcome more information through the business case about likely costs for them before they assess that onboarding is feasible and value for money.
UK politics
US Elections
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Treasury may need to borrow extra $1.6 trillion to cover the hole left by tariff ruling, says CBO-adding $400 billion in debt interest by 2036 | Fortune

Supreme Court ruled most 2025 tariffs illegal, eliminating $300 billion in annual Treasury revenue and increasing projected deficits by $2 trillion over a decade.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The Trump Administration's proposed capital gains tax cut could add nearly $1 trillion to the national debt within the decade, think tank warns | Fortune

The Trump Administration is considering capital gains tax indexation that could add $170-$950 billion to the national debt by 2035, raising concerns about deficit spending amid record debt levels.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
1 month ago

Finance leaders divided on using potential tariff refunds-just 18% would fully roll back price hikes | Fortune

Corporate executives remain divided on tariff refund strategies and are reluctant to reduce prices despite potential cost relief from Supreme Court rulings.
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 weeks ago

Policy Group Calls For Bitcoin Inclusion In Tax Exemptions

Under current law, bitcoin is treated as property, which means every purchase with the asset triggers a capital gains calculation, regardless of transaction size. BPI argues that this framework discourages routine payments, such as buying coffee or sending small remittances, because users must track cost basis and report minor gains and losses.
Cryptocurrency
#national-debt
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

$39 trillion national debt is 'an embarrassing milestone,' think tank says. 'Clearly headed in the wrong direction' | Fortune

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

The national debt just crossed $39 trillion-almost doubling since Trump vowed to erase it | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

The national debt isn't $39 trillion. One economist says it's actually $100 trillion | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

82% of voters want Congress to focus on the $38 trillion national debt, watchdog says: 'voters are understandably concerned' | Fortune

82% of voters demand lawmakers prioritize addressing the $38 trillion national debt after 2025 fiscal crises raised inflation, interest costs, and economic concerns.
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

'A major problem for America's economic future': $38 trillion national debt finds Democratic, Republican supermajority | Fortune

A supermajority of American voters across parties view the national debt as a critical threat and want lawmakers to prioritize reducing and stabilizing it.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

$39 trillion national debt is 'an embarrassing milestone,' think tank says. 'Clearly headed in the wrong direction' | Fortune

U.S. gross national debt exceeded $39 trillion in less than six months after reaching $38 trillion, reflecting decades of fiscal irresponsibility from both political parties with no meaningful reform efforts underway.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The national debt just crossed $39 trillion-almost doubling since Trump vowed to erase it | Fortune

U.S. national debt reached $39 trillion in January 2025, accumulating at an unsustainable pace that budget experts unanimously describe as alarming and economically dangerous.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

The national debt isn't $39 trillion. One economist says it's actually $100 trillion | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

82% of voters want Congress to focus on the $38 trillion national debt, watchdog says: 'voters are understandably concerned' | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

'A major problem for America's economic future': $38 trillion national debt finds Democratic, Republican supermajority | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Trump's economy was already exploding the national debt before his $1 billion-a-day war in Iran. Analysts warn about what's next | Fortune

Operation Epic Fury is racking up a staggering military bill. According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a DC think tank, the military campaign is costing approximately $891.4 million every single day. The first 100 hours of the conflict alone consumed $3.7 billion, CIS added in a report on the costs of the fighting, as reported by CNN.
World politics
Public health
fromFortune
1 month ago

Come 2030, the U.S. deficit will be worth 5.9% of GDP-more than the outlays for social security, and equal to spending on major health programs | Fortune

The U.S. faces escalating healthcare and social security costs driven by an aging population, with deficits projected to reach 6.9% of GDP by 2040, far exceeding sustainable levels.
#federal-deficit
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

The U.S. borrowed $50 billion a week for the past five months, finds the CBO: 'Our fiscal problems will not solve themselves' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

America borrowed $43.5 billion a week in the first four months of the fiscal year, with debt interest on track to be over $1 trillion for 2026 | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

'The fiscal trajectory is not sustainable': CBO warns about the highest debt in U.S. history as Trump adds $1.4 trillion to 10-year deficit | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

The U.S. borrowed $50 billion a week for the past five months, finds the CBO: 'Our fiscal problems will not solve themselves' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

America borrowed $43.5 billion a week in the first four months of the fiscal year, with debt interest on track to be over $1 trillion for 2026 | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

'The fiscal trajectory is not sustainable': CBO warns about the highest debt in U.S. history as Trump adds $1.4 trillion to 10-year deficit | Fortune

US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The $38.9 trillion national debt is costing you thousands of extra dollars per year on your mortgage. Here's how it adds up | Fortune

National debt accumulated since 2015 has increased borrowing costs for American families, adding approximately $76,014 to average new homebuyer mortgage payments over 30 years.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

What's next for 7 million student-loan borrowers now that SAVE is over

In the coming weeks, the Department will issue clear guidance on next steps for borrowers enrolled in the illegal SAVE Plan, including details regarding how borrowers can move into a legal repayment plan. The Trump Administration will continue to realign the federal student loan portfolio to better serve students and taxpayers.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis

Crisis and Resilience Fund provides £1bn yearly for three years to let councils deliver cash emergency support to low-income people.
fromDefector
2 months ago

It's Nice To Have A Process, But It's Better To Have Money | Defector

This is not an argument against continuing to line things up just so, of course. It just means that the very orderly person will over time become a very familiar face to the people at The Container Store, to the point where they might remark to each other during their breaks about having seen him, again, purchasing more of those stackable, breakable containers that he's always getting.
New York Mets
Fundraising
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Which Grant Management Tools Are Best for Government Agencies?

Cloud-based grant management software helps government agencies organize workflows, track metrics, run reports, improve recordkeeping, and support implementation through configurable products and vendor support.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

The UK government isn't spending much taxpayer cash on X

Most UK government departments ceased paid spending on X since July 2024, while the Department for Education spent £27,118.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Your tax refund may be bigger this year - but a smaller IRS could slow it down

Average tax refunds will rise by about $750 to roughly $3,800, while significant IRS staffing cuts may delay refunds and increase error risk.
Business
fromAol
1 month ago

This Potentially Lucrative Tax Break May Be Off the Table for You This Year

Only self-employed taxpayers who use a home space exclusively and as their principal place of business qualify for the home office deduction.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Government borrowing falls on income tax windfall, but pressure on public finances remains

Government borrowing fell to £11.6 billion in December due to strong tax receipts, but public sector debt remains high at 95.5% of GDP.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

A Historic Treasury Short Is Building and the Next Fed Move Could Trigger a Squeeze

US Treasury bonds face an unusual, potentially Q1 2026 short squeeze driven by inflation, currency debasement, precious metals flows, and shifting foreign holdings.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

High Earners Who Pay 37% to the IRS Actually Have an Easy Workaround Now | PZA

PZA provides federally tax-exempt, AMT-free municipal-bond income (about 3.9% yield) that preserves after-tax yield for high-bracket investors versus taxable bonds.
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The 'alternative scenario' of an even bigger national debt disaster is in play after the Supreme Court ruled Trump's tariffs illegal | Fortune

Supreme Court invalidated major Trump tariffs, removing tariff revenues and potentially raising federal deficits and national debt toward 131% of GDP by 2036.
#us-national-debt
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

America faces a 'debt crisis' a lot like the 1980s when a 'private pact' brokered by Ronald Reagan did the trick | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

'Nothing short of self-sabotage': Watchdog warns about national debt setting new record in just 4 years | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

America faces a 'debt crisis' a lot like the 1980s when a 'private pact' brokered by Ronald Reagan did the trick | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

'Nothing short of self-sabotage': Watchdog warns about national debt setting new record in just 4 years | Fortune

US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Treasury spent $276 billion in interest on the national debt in the final three months of 2025, says the CBO-up $30 billion from a year prior | Fortune

Net interest payments rose due to larger debt, higher long-term rates, and inflation, costing $1.22 trillion in fiscal 2025.
#federal-debt
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

$56 trillion national debt leading to a spiraling crisis: budget watchdog warns the U.S. is walking a crumbling path | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

A U.S. 'debt spiral' could start in coming years when the interest rate on government borrowing exceeds economic growth, budget watchdog says | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

The U.S. debt now equals $229,000 per household-and a hefty tax hike looms as the most probable outcome | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

America's $952 billion annual burden: Exploding interest on national debt is set to surpass Medicare spending within the decade | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

$56 trillion national debt leading to a spiraling crisis: budget watchdog warns the U.S. is walking a crumbling path | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

A U.S. 'debt spiral' could start in coming years when the interest rate on government borrowing exceeds economic growth, budget watchdog says | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

The U.S. debt now equals $229,000 per household-and a hefty tax hike looms as the most probable outcome | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

America's $952 billion annual burden: Exploding interest on national debt is set to surpass Medicare spending within the decade | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

CBO: US Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade

U.S. federal deficits and debt are projected to rise substantially over the next decade due to increased spending, higher debt service, tariffs, and immigration policies.
US politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Feeling taxed by layoffs, IRS turns to AI helpers

IRS will deploy AI to replace laid-off staff and automate tasks like processing tax-exempt reports, coding support, and amended corporate and individual filings in 2026.
US politics
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Tariff revenue is nowhere close to enough

A unit-square visualization shows claimed tariff revenues cannot cover added governmental expenses as billion-dollar squares exceed available funds.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

In the U.S., Who Deserves Financial Stability?

Cultural defaults like individualism and the American Dream shape attitudes toward social welfare and can help or hinder changemakers seeking equitable policy solutions.
US politics
fromfortune.com
2 months ago

Janet Yellen warns the $38 trillion national debt is testing a red line economists have feared for decades

Rising U.S. debt risks fiscal dominance, forcing the central bank to tolerate higher inflation as financing constraints undermine monetary policy.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Yes, you're getting a bigger tax refund. Your kids won't thank you for the $3 trillion it's adding to the deficit | Fortune

Recent tax legislation raises refunds for many, but its primary benefit is improving investment and work incentives, warranting continued reform to address affordability.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Deficits boost U.S. debt but also inflate corporate profits and stocks, so reducing red ink could trigger a financial crisis, analysts warn | Fortune

Budget deficits have become the primary driver of corporate profits and inflated stock valuations by channeling government spending into financial markets.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Treasury Head Bessent Dubiously Claims Funds Recovered From "Fraud" Could Fund the Military

The news comes after right-wing Youtuber Nick Shirley went viral for videos accusing Somali people in Minneapolis of deceptively collecting Medicaid grants to run fraudulent daycares. While some child care fraud has been uncovered in places like Minnesota, investigators have debunked most of Shirley's videos, noting that he visited many of the daycare centers during irregular hours before claiming they don't offer the services advertised.
US politics
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Trump Administrations New Tax Rule Puts Social Security at Risk

A new $6,000 senior standard deduction boost in 2026 increases short-term senior tax savings but accelerates Social Security trust fund depletion by roughly six months.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Treasury cancels all Booz Allen contracts

The Treasury Department has moved to cancel all contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton, two years after a former company employee pled guilty to leaking President Trump's confidential tax information without authorization. Treasury currently has 31 contracts with Booz Allen that average roughly $4.8 million in annual spending and have totaled $21 million in obligations. In a statement issued Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cited inadequate data protection safeguards as driving the decision and specifically the disclosure of sensitive taxpayer information accessed through IRS contracts.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Senators demand to know the IRS' path forward following the end of Direct File

Senators Warren and King are investigating the Trump administration's ending of IRS Direct File and the return to Free File reliance on private tax-prep companies.
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

U.S. Treasury: All Seized Bitcoin To Join Strategic Reserve

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Bessent told journalist Christine Lee that the initiative is part of a larger effort to bring digital-asset innovation onto U.S. soil while keeping federal oversight of seized cryptocurrency This sentiment comes from questions about the government's handling of BTC seized from developers linked to Tornado Cash in the Southern District of New York as well as the handling of bitcoin from Samourai Wallet developers.
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