The U.S. national debt is the total of what the federal government owes creditors. The U.S. has always carried debt, but the total has expanded rapidly since 2008.

The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.

As the federal government shutdown drags on, the U.S. national debt has reached a historic milestone — surpassing $38 ...

America's debt mountain is eye-watering. The interest alone costs $1.21 trillion annually— 17% of total federal spending.

The U.S. government's gross national debt has surpassed $38 trillion during the federal shutdown, marking a record high ...

The national debt is the total that a country owes to its creditors. This includes debt held by the public and ...

The U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion on Wednesday—just two months after it reached $37 ...

Treasury says the deficit is shrinking. Economists say the debt is compounding faster than at any point in modern history, outside of the pandemic.

Despite the challenges, the Trump administration has pointed to its efforts to reduce the national debt. Treasury Secretary ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The ongoing shutdown debate between Democrats and President Donald Trump's Republicans is largely ...

From Washington to Reagan, leaders have cautioned against leaving massive debt for the next generation, but the problem only ...

WASHINGTON, DC – A recent study by the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, says that “Indian immigrants are the ...