Tucked inside the sprawling One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a hefty clause that raises the federal debt ceiling by a whopping $4 trillion. In plain English, this means the U.S. Treasury gets permission to borrow up to that higher limit so it can keep paying the bills Congress has already racked up, things…
A Common-Sense Victory, But the Clock is Ticking
In a late-night scramble, the House managed to pass a temporary funding plan that keeps Uncle Sam’s lights on and provides disaster aid, while thankfully leaving out President-elect Donald Trump's call for a debt limit increase. I can’t help but feel a mix of relief and skepticism. This feels like one of those duct-tape solutions—you…
Understanding the National Debt and Trump’s Role
In today’s political climate, it’s common for leaders on both sides to simplify or misrepresent facts, often creating a distorted picture of who is responsible for the nation’s economic challenges. Governor Tim Walz’s recent comment during the vice-presidential debate that Donald Trump’s tax cuts led to the largest increase in national debt at $8 trillion…
Bipartisan Spending Patch: A Short-Term Fix for a Long-Term Problem
Once again, Washington has delayed what should be a critical conversation about the direction of our government. This time, the House passed a bipartisan spending measure to prevent an immediate government shutdown, pushing the more significant debate on spending until December. While this action may avert short-term chaos, it fails to address the deeper issues…
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