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U.S. Spending Soars to $3.6 Trillion; Deficit Alarms Experts

7/13/2025

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U.S. federal spending surged by $142 billion in early 2025, reaching a staggering $3.6 trillion. With a projected budget deficit of $1.9 trillion fueled by mandatory expenses and interest, experts are sounding the alarm. They urge policymakers to confront these unsustainable trends and seek innovative investment solutions to navigate the looming fiscal storm.

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U.S. federal spending surged by $142 billion in early 2025, reaching a staggering $3.6 trillion. With a projected budget deficit of $1.9 trillion fueled by mandatory expenses and interest, experts are sounding the alarm. They urge policymakers to confront these unsustainable trends and seek innovative investment solutions to navigate the looming fiscal storm.