Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

US Social Security: 2027 COLA and Solvency Projections

102 clusters · 229 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Social Security Administration announces 3.6% COLA for 2027

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to full electronic benefit delivery by the end of 2026. The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund faces imminent insolvency, with projections suggesting ful

Global public debt reaches post-war highs and fiscal risks

21 clusters · 144 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Global debt reaches US$365 trillion as interest costs rise

Global public debt is approaching 100 percent of the world’s gross domestic product, a level comparable to the post-World War II era. The IMF warns that debt levels could surpass 100 percent of global GDP by 2029, driven

Republican midterm convention and Trump Dividend proposal

28 clusters · 949 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Donald Trump proposes $5,000 checks to voters for midterm elections

The Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, centered on voter mobilization and the ‘Trump Dividend’ proposal. Held September 9-10, the event—nicknamed ‘Trumpapalooza’—drew over 100 million vi

US debt surpasses $40T; rising interest costs spark crisis

74 clusters · 407 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: United States national debt approaches $40.4 trillion

By late 2026, the U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, reaching approximately $40.4 trillion in October after a rapid increase of nearly $400 billion over two months. The debt first crossed the $40 trillion mil

Elon Musk AI and robotics economic predictions

14 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Elon Musk predicts money will become irrelevant due to AI and robotics

In late 2026, Elon Musk’s predictions regarding artificial intelligence and robotics expanded to include their role in solving systemic macroeconomic crises. At the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, Musk suggest

Proposed Trump dividend payment plan

4 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Donald Trump promotes $5,000 dividend at Georgia rally

Donald Trump has intensified his campaign rhetoric regarding the ‘Trump dividend,’ a proposal to issue $5,000 payments to every registered American adult, contingent upon the Republican Party winning control of both the

US inflation, Trump tariffs, and midterm political friction

20 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Donald Trump blames aides for faltering Republican midterm strategy

By mid-October 2026, economic pressures and internal political friction intensified for President Trump ahead of the midterm elections. While Trump has characterized the economy as a success due to investments in constru

US federal budget deficit reaches $1.99 trillion in FY2026

15 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: United States budget deficit rises to nearly $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026

The United States federal budget deficit reached approximately $1.99 trillion for fiscal year 2026, marking a 12% increase from the $1.78 trillion deficit in 2025. This represents the third-largest annual deficit in U.S.