The U.S. is projected to run a budget deficit of at least $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, according to Treasury Department and bond market estimates.

More than half of the federal budget will go toward benefits for Americans 65 years and older by 2036, and that percentage is ...

Federal education policymakers find themselves at a critical intersection of budget policy and human investment as they consider budget reconciliation legislation. Updated, March 4, 2025: This post ...