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June 11, 2026
Delaying Fiscal Reform is Costly, Annual Treasury Report Warns
The Treasury projects that debt as a percentage of GDP will grow to more than five times the size of the U.S. economy in the next 75 years.
June 10, 2026
Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund Could Be Exhausted in 7 Years
Without reform, Medicare spending will continue to rise over the coming years — threatening the HI Trust Fund and placing immense pressure on the federal budget.
June 10, 2026
Debt vs. Deficits: What’s the Difference?
The words debt and deficit come up frequently in debates about policy decisions. The two concepts are similar, but are often confused.
June 9, 2026
Peterson Foundation Statement on 2026 Trustees Reports
“If lawmakers fail to act, all Social Security recipients will face automatic, immediate benefit cuts of 22% in 2032, just six years from now.”
June 8, 2026
How Do Quantitative Easing and Tightening Affect the Federal Budget?
The Federal Reserve plays an important role in stabilizing the country’s economy.
June 4, 2026
5 Ways Rising National Debt Makes America Less Affordable
The rising debt contributes to higher inflation and interest rates, which can have significant negative consequences for American families and businesses.