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Federal Budget
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Federal Debt Interest Hits $970 Billion, Now Third-Largest U.S. Budget Item
Interest payments on the national debt surged 10.6 percent through July 2026, outpacing defense and Medicaid and forcing Washington to confront a fiscal trajectory that threatens other priorities.
Michigan Cyclospora Deaths Expose FDA Staffing Cuts as Vacancies Near One in Five
Two deaths confirmed Aug. 3 as FDA human food inspection vacancies approach 20 percent and CDC's parasite-tracking team falls from 11 scientists to three.
Federal Deficit Set to Hit $2.1 Trillion in 2026, CBO Says
The Congressional Budget Office raised its fiscal year 2026 deficit forecast by $200 billion, citing surging debt costs and a Supreme Court ruling that cut tariff revenue.
Secret Service Logs 10,000 Threats as Congress Fights Over Security Budget
A 15 percent surge in caseload is stretching agents thin and forcing a Capitol Hill showdown over who controls the money.
Secret Service Kills White House Intruder in Second Breach Attempt
Agents shot 21-year-old Nasire Best after he opened fire near Treasury, his second security breach in a year
Cuban Migration Warning Sparks Budget Fight, Lobbying Push
A former U.S. defense secretary warns a new Cuban migration wave could strain federal resources, forcing Congress to confront a costly border crisis
Trump Health Cuts Silence Federal Hantavirus Warnings
Budget reductions slash CDC communication funding as hantavirus cases rise across western states
Pentagon Seeks 3,000 Guard Troops for DC—Here's Who Wins on $120 Million Tab
Defense contractors and security firms stand to cash in as National Guard deployment diverts funds from military readiness programs
White House Security Breach Sparks DC Jitters, Funds Hold Steady
A Secret Service shooting near the White House underscores persistent security challenges, prompting political leaders to reassess capital defense while markets show resilience.