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March 6, 2026
The Fed Held Its Target Range After Reducing the Short-Term Rate Three Meetings in a Row
High interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities increase the federal government’s borrowing costs.
March 6, 2026
How Does the United States’ Fiscal Position Compare to Other Countries’?
The United States has higher budget deficits and spends more on interest costs than its peers.
March 3, 2026
The United States Collects Less Tax Revenue Than Other G7 Countries
The U.S. collects less tax revenues compared with other G7 countries, and that lower level of revenues is a key driver of the national debt.
March 2, 2026
Energy Tax Policy Under the OBBBA
As part of the OBBBA, lawmakers rolled back existing energy tax incentives in order to partially offset the bill’s deficit impact.
February 27, 2026
Top 10 Reasons Why the National Debt Matters
At $38 trillion and rising, the national debt threatens America’s economic future. Here are the top ten reasons why the national debt matters.
February 26, 2026
New Poll: This Election Year, Voters Link National Debt to Affordability
“Kitchen table cost-of-living issues are taking center stage this election year, and voters see that America’s rising national debt is making their own lives more costly,” said Michael A. Peterson.
February 17, 2026
Chart Pack: The U.S. Budget
A selection of key charts that give an overview of the major components in the U.S. federal budget.
February 17, 2026
Chart Pack: Individual Taxes
A selection of key charts on individual income taxes in the United States and how they fit within the federal budget.