The US national debt sits at $33 trillion — but here's why the country won't pay it down
Moneywise via Yahoo Finance· 1 day agoHere are a few ways to put the current level of U.S. debt, roughly $33 trillion, in perspective:...
Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world
The Chippewa Herald· 2 hours agoJimmy Carter put off his usual Sunday practice of watching church services online to instead...
Congress Avoided a Government Shutdown—What Happens Next?
Time via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoMcCarthy could be removed from the speakership by a simple majority, or 218 votes. Republicans...
Birdcages and 'new blood': Tensions between Nikki Haley, Donald Trump boil over after Republican...
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoHavnen said he believes Haley could bring in younger voters and voters of color. "We need somebody...
Haley rails against lack of Ukraine aid in spending bill, pushes for spending cuts in other areas
The Hill via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoRepublican presidential candidate Nikki Haley railed against the lack of Ukraine aid in Congress’s...
Populist Fico, skeptical of Ukraine war, tops Slovakia vote
The Washington Times· 10 hours agoA conservative populist party critical of NATO’s support for Ukraine in its war with Russia emerged...
Government shutdown updates: Will national parks close? When was the last shutdown?
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoYoung said 30% cuts to many domestic services would eliminate 12,000 FBI agents, 1,000 ATF agents,...
The U.S. Carries $33 Trillion in Debt. How It Stacks Up to the World.
Barrons.com· 4 days agoPolitical sparring over spending doesn’t help. Earlier this year, Fitch downgraded the U.S.’s debt...