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February 19, 2026

Lawmakers are Running Out of Time to Fix Social Security

Without reform, Social Security could be depleted as early as 2032, with automatic cuts for beneficiaries.

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: Social Programs

A selection of charts about crucial social programs (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP), their financial outlook, and place within the 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.

February 17, 2026

Chart Pack: Corporate Taxes

A selection of key charts on corporate income taxes in the United States and how they fit within the federal budget.

February 17, 2026

Chart Pack: Fiscal Outlook

The national debt is already at its highest level since just after World War II, and annual deficits are on an upward trajectory.

February 17, 2026

Chart Pack: Economic Outlook

A selection of charts providing an overview of the U.S. economic outlook.

February 17, 2026

Chart Pack: Healthcare

These charts illustrate the growth in U.S. healthcare spending and how it affects the federal budget.

February 17, 2026

Chart Pack: Defense Spending

A selection of key charts on defense spending in the United States.

February 12, 2026

What Is the National Debt Costing Us?

Programs that millions of Americans depend on and care about may be feeling a squeeze from interest costs on our high and rising national debt.