The rising cost of U.S. debt and why it only gets bigger

The rising cost of U.S. debt and why it only gets bigger

The current gross U.S debt stands at $39 trillion, which experts say is not the real problem. Instead, its the current path Congress has taken of spending more than taking in which seems “not sustainable.”

US debt could rank among highest in G7 by 2030, IMF projects

US debt could rank among highest in G7 by 2030, IMF projects

The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending across many developing economies. But now it is triggering wider concerns.

List: U.S. Government Shutdowns Since 1976

List: U.S. Government Shutdowns Since 1976

Here’s a list of All U.S. Government Shutdowns and Their Duration Since 1976

An explainer on U.S. Federal spending- in 5 quick charts

An explainer on U.S. Federal spending- in 5 quick charts

A visual explainer on the federal spending and deficit- in five graphs