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Fortunefinance4 hrs ago
U.S. High Earners Consider Leaving Country at Record Rates
A survey of 1,733 Americans with household incomes above $200,000 found 61 percent would consider leaving the United States within five years. Cost of living and taxes ranked higher than political concerns as reasons for considering emigration.
disabilityscoop.compolitics12 days ago
Bessent Testifies on Social Security Shortfalls, Rejects Tax Hikes or Benefit Cuts, Offers 3-3-3 Growth Framework
Bessent told Congress the administration will not raise taxes or cut benefits for seniors. He presented a 3-3-3 plan to stabilize debt at 100 percent of GDP.
news24.comfinance27 days ago
U.S. Treasury Projects $2 Trillion Federal Budget Deficit for Fiscal Year 2026
The Treasury Department and bond market participants project a federal budget deficit of about $2 trillion for fiscal year 2026. The figure exceeds the Congressional Budget Office estimate issued in February and the $1.8 trillion deficit recorded in the prior fiscal year.
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jta.orgfinance34 days ago
Poll Finds 33% of U.S. Voters View Israel as Ally, 20% as Enemy
A Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 registered voters conducted May 11-12, 2026, found only 33 percent now consider Israel an ally, down sharply from early March. One in five voters view Israel as an enemy. The poll coincides with the Iran War exceeding 10 weeks despite Pres…
abcnews.go.comworld34 days ago
Bipartisan lawmakers cite federal deficit ahead of midterms
A Pew Research Center poll found 66% of Democrats and 62% of Republicans view the federal deficit as a very big problem, showing rare agreement across party lines. The national debt surpassed $39 trillion in March as interest payments strain the federal budget. CNN polling analys…
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Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
U.S. Dollar Maintains Dominant Share of Global Currency Reserves
The U.S. dollar accounts for nearly 57 percent of foreign exchange reserves and the vast majority of international banking transactions recorded by SWIFT. Its status as the world's primary reserve currency has persisted for nearly a century, allowing the United States to finance…
en.globes.co.ilfinance45 days ago
U.S. Public Debt Surpasses Annual GDP, First Time Since World War II
U.S. debt held by the public has surpassed the country's annual GDP, reaching $31.27 trillion against $31.22 trillion in GDP. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget announced the milestone based on recent Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Fitch Ratings warned of potential…
en.globes.co.ilpolitics46 days ago
U.S. Public Debt Hits $31.27 Trillion, 100.2% of GDP
U.S. debt held by the public reached $31.27 trillion as of March 31, surpassing the estimated nominal GDP of $31.22 trillion over the prior 12 months. The debt-to-GDP ratio hit 100.2%, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Policymakers and experts expressed…
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newser.comfinance46 days ago
US National Debt Tops GDP for First Time Since 1946; Japan Ends Post-WWII Weapons Export Ban
The U.S. national debt has exceeded the country's gross domestic product for the first time since 1946, with debt at $31.265 trillion as of March 31 compared to 2025 GDP of $31.216 trillion. Separately, Japan has implemented a policy change allowing weapon exports for the first t…
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france24.compolitics47 days ago
Senate Approves Budget Resolution on April 22, 2026, Enabling Reconciliation Process for Federal Spending Priorities
The U.S. Senate voted on a budget resolution on April 22, 2026, as a step toward enabling a reconciliation bill with a simple majority. This move aims to fund ICE and Border Patrol amid ongoing deficit concerns. The resolution has no binding force and follows last year's spending…
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Ongoing War in Iran Expected to Increase Financial Burdens for Debt-Laden States
The war in Iran is projected to exacerbate financial challenges for countries with high debt levels. Inflation driven by the conflict will make debt repayment more costly, regardless of the war's outcome. This analysis highlights the compounding effects on national economies.
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