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CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
The Congressional Budget Office forecasts a $1.4 trillion deficit increase over 10 years, with debt rising to 120% of GDP due to spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service.
- The Congressional Budget Office projects increasing federal deficits and debt over the next decade, largely driven by rising spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments.
- Higher tariffs partially offset some deficit increases by raising federal revenue, but also lead to higher inflation from 2026 to 2029.
- Rising debt and debt service crowds out government spending on areas like infrastructure and education that enable future economic growth.
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Total News Sources55
Leaning Left9Leaning Right5Center38Last UpdatedBias Distribution73% Center
Bias Distribution
- 73% of the sources are Center
73% Center
L 17%
C 73%
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