The Federal Government Has Borrowed Trillions. Who Owns All that Debt?
Most federal debt is owed to domestic holders, but foreign ownership is much higher now than it was about 50 years ago.
Read MoreWith $38 Trillion in Debt, Is the U.S. Headed for More Credit Downgrades?
Three successive downgrades of the U.S. credit rating should alarm elected leaders, but our national debt remains on an unsustainable trajectory.
Read MoreThe United States Is Adding to the National Debt Faster Than Ever
The nation’s debt is growing at a historic rate and eclipsing all-time highs.
Read MoreInfographic: The National Debt Is Now More than $38 Trillion. What Does That Mean?
Although the national debt affects each of us, it may be difficult to put such a large number into perspective.
Read MoreInterest Costs on the National Debt
See interest costs on the national debt for this fiscal year and projections for the next 10 years.
Read MoreCurrent Federal Debt & Deficit
See the latest numbers on the national deficit for this fiscal year and how it compares to previous years.
Read MoreChart 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.
Read MoreThe Fed Reduced the Short-Term Rate, but Interest Costs Remain High
High interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities increase the federal government’s borrowing costs.
Read MoreNational Debt Clock
What is the total national debt? What is the debt per person? See the latest numbers and learn more about the causes of our high and rising debt.
Read MoreNews from the Quarterly Treasury Refunding Statement
The Treasury anticipates borrowing $1,597 billion over the next two quarters. This would be $215 billion more debt than it issued during the same period last year.
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