If the anniversary celebration for Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs didn’t already ring hollow, it should now.

The U.S. budget deficit dropped to $95 billion in January. That’s a $34 billion decrease from the same month last year. The Treasury said this happened because income rose faster than spending, mostly ...

I appreciate Michael Hicks' concise and clear explanation of present economic conditions ("The world is selling America. Here's why the dollar collapse matters"). But I take issue with his statement ...

Pittsburgh officials spent much of 2025 arguing about how grim the city’s financial situation was. Year-end figures released by the Office of Management and Budget this week revealed the city ended ...

War costs rise as the deficit deepens. Fiscal gauges flash pandemic‑era stress. No credible deficit plan from Washington yet. The US budget deficit was already on shaky ground before the Iran war, and ...

The Kansas Legislature is facing a second consecutive year of deficit spending, where expenses are projected to exceed tax revenues. Lawmakers have a large cash reserve, but are struggling to agree on ...