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America has a very expensive promises problem — and the bill is coming due

February 24, 2026

America has a very expensive promises problem — and the bill is coming due

The uncomfortable truth about America's deficit crisis: even dramatic tax hikes or spending cuts can't fix a $1.78 trillion shortfall through policy alone.

CAROL ROTH: Trump is right to worry about interest rates — but there’s a price to pay

February 13, 2026

CAROL ROTH: Trump is right to worry about interest rates — but there’s a price to pay

America faces a mounting fiscal crisis with debt at 120% of GDP as interest expenses now exceed defense spending, creating significant national economic risks.

Romney breaks with GOP orthodoxy, says 'rich people like me' should pay more taxes to fix debt

December 19, 2025

Romney breaks with GOP orthodoxy, says 'rich people like me' should pay more taxes to fix debt

Former GOP Sen. Mitt Romney calls for higher taxes on wealthy Americans, citing the national debt crisis and a need for bipartisan fiscal solutions.

Fetterman joins fiscal hawks to sound alarm as national debt nears staggering $37T

August 2, 2025

Fetterman joins fiscal hawks to sound alarm as national debt nears staggering $37T

Senators from both parties are alarmed over America's debt crisis after Trump signed the “one big beautiful bill," which the CBO expects to contribute trillions to the debt crisis.

STEVE MOORE: Trump just scored the biggest conservative victory in three decades

July 10, 2025

STEVE MOORE: Trump just scored the biggest conservative victory in three decades

The 'big, beautiful' tax bill includes provisions for expanding opportunity zones, taxing university endowments, and could grow the economy at over 3%

LIZ PEEK: Musk throws his own party because he’s mad at President Trump

July 8, 2025

LIZ PEEK: Musk throws his own party because he’s mad at President Trump

Will Elon Musk's America Party follows historical third-party attempts like Ross Perot's Reform Party, as tensions with Trump escalate over government spending priorities?

High school seniors see red when they learn the size of the national debt

July 3, 2025

High school seniors see red when they learn the size of the national debt

Students face reality of America's $37 trillion national debt in government class, learning interest payments, COVID-19 spending and military costs added to their burden

Top Trump ally predicts Senate will blow past 'big, beautiful bill' deadline

June 19, 2025

Top Trump ally predicts Senate will blow past 'big, beautiful bill' deadline

Sen. Ron Johnson doubts the GOP's timeline to pass Trump's bill before July 4, citing deficit concerns and the need for more time to properly review the legislation.

MAGA country voters sound alarm over ‘ridiculous’ national debt amid debate over Trump-backed bill

June 10, 2025

MAGA country voters sound alarm over ‘ridiculous’ national debt amid debate over Trump-backed bill

Red state voters across America voiced alarm about the growing national debt, with some criticizing President Donald Trump's own spending habits.

Trump ally stands firm against 'big, beautiful bill' despite pressure: 'It'll completely backfire'

June 8, 2025

Trump ally stands firm against 'big, beautiful bill' despite pressure: 'It'll completely backfire'

Fiscal hawk Ron Johnson stands firm against Trump's budget bill, contending it lacks substantial cuts while highlighting lawmakers' poor understanding of federal expenditures.