Learn how budget deficits arise, their economic impact, and discover strategies to reduce them. Gain insights into managing government spending and national debt.

The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.

The U.S. budget deficit shrank by $41 billion to $1.775 trillion in the 2025 fiscal year as an increase in revenue from President Donald Trump's tariffs and cuts to education spending helped offset ...

As the federal government shutdown drags on, the U.S. national debt has reached a historic milestone — surpassing $38 ...

More building closures, cutting high school busing and potential staff cuts are on the horizon. The district laid out these ...

Despite the challenges, the Trump administration has pointed to its efforts to reduce the national debt. Treasury Secretary ...

The City Council approved a proposal for mid-year budget modifications that added about $35 million in expenses to the city’s ...

Milwaukee's streetcar is running in the red with a $4 million yearly deficit. Spiker wrote Duffy, asking him to let the city ...