US Debt Forum Articles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. national debt crossed the $39 trillion mark, an unfortunately historic and deeply troubling milestone in our nation. House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement: “America is now $39,000,000,000,000 in debt—yes, $39 trillion. It took roughly 200 years to accumulate the first $1 trillion. Now we add that in a matter […]

The gross national debt broke the $39 trillion threshold on March 17, 2026. For comparison, the debt was $34.5 trillion on March 15, 2024, an increase of $4.5 trillion in just two years. This took place without a recession, a large “stimulus” spending package, or a full-scale military operation. In other words, the rapid accumulation of debt […]

The U.S. national debt soared past $39 trillion this week amid growing concerns over the cost of the Iran war. The figure, published by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, consists of over $31.3 trillion in public debt, on top of over $7.6 trillion in intragovernmental holdings or debt that is held by the government. Since his […]

Soaring US national debt – more than $39 trillion and growing – is the huge issue no one is talking about, but it’s a looming problem that could hit markets, borrowing costs, currencies and confidence across the global financial system. Stock Market Updates This is the stark warning from the CEO of deVere Group, one […]

Rising rates and deficits could push U.S. debt beyond $50T within years. Persistent PPI growth signals producer costs may fuel prolonged inflation. Hidden liabilities could lift real U.S. debt near 300% of GDP levels. Economist Peter Schiff has raised concerns about the U.S. national debt, which now stands above $39 trillion. He warns that rising […]

Let’s set the scene. The U.S. government is staring down a projected $1.9 trillion deficit for this fiscal year, with the total national debt now pushing $39 trillion. Simultaneously, the expanding war in Iran and the subsequent crisis in the Strait of Hormuz have fractured global energy supply chains, driving Brent crude to $119 a barrel and sparking a massive […]

Budgetary experts have been promising us a future “crisis” related to the national debt for years, and in some instances, decades. If you’re reading this, you likely know some of their names: MacGuineas, Riedl, Galston, Bourne, Boccia, Jenkins, Rampell, and even Musk. To say the list is truncated insults understatement. Without much exaggeration, you could […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy — and a big debt problem that will be a hurdle to delivering on them. Trump has bold ideas on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs, but high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. Not […]

  Elon Musk has expressed his fear that the U.S. national debt is spiraling out of control as he prepares to head up a newly created government department designed to slash federal spending. The SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO posted his concerns to X on Monday, in response to a graphic from Substack newsletter The Rabbit Hole. “The national debt […]

With the election behind us, Americans can now look to the future. A new president, newly elected members of Congress and veteran policymakers alike will soon be in Washington, D.C., establishing national priorities. While many of our national priorities will center around hot-button issues such as inflation, the economy or immigration, there is one major […]