Federal debt held by the public now surpasses the total value of the nation's economic output. Here's why experts say that's ...

If things continue on their path, the U.S. will drown in more debt than during WW II with nothing real to show for it other ...

"In a 'Fiscal Dominance' regime, the Fed's ability to aggressively hike rates to curb inflation is constrained, as doing so ...

An increase in long-term debt could lead to higher yields, worsening the interest burden for the government.

We’re on a bipartisan spending spree, and we’re charging the bills to the world’s largest credit card — with no borrowing ...

Indiana determined two decades ago to turn around its poor financial position. It now holds a AAA credit rating and has ...

As the debt approaches record levels as a share of the economy, the United States government continues to run the highest ...

The national debt hit 100.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the end of March, based on new economic data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

The federal debt passed an uncomfortable milestone this year, outgrowing the entire U.S. economy. That poses risks, but policymakers show little sign of addressing it.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office's 10-year outlook projects worsening long-term federal deficits and rising debt, driven largely by increased spending, notably on Social Security, Medicare, ...