The Federal Deficit Is Growing. This Is Why. Tax receipts dipped unexpectedly last year. The Biden administration blames Republican tax cuts, but the truth is more complicated.
Higher Rates Stoke a Growing Chorus of Deficit Concerns A long period of higher interest rates would make the government’s large debt pile costly, a possibility that is fueling a conversation about debt sustainability.
Where Would a Government Shutdown Immediately Be Felt Most? As federal agencies prepare to enact their contingency plans for a shutdown, this is where the public could notice changes in the coming days.
Soft Corruption and the Limits of Populism Why Republicans are still addicted to right-wing economics.