The ongoing government shutdown isn’t just the longest in American history. It’s likely the most damaging, too.

The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.

The national debt jumped $1 trillion in 82 days and is expected to keep climbing. How that could affect you and your financial health.

The US government shutdown is now the longest funding lapse in American history. From SNAP benefits to travel concerns & small businesses, here are the economic impacts.

President Trump repeatedly claims tariffs will reap ‘billions’ of dollars for the U.S.—and so far, he’s right. Here’s a look at how all of that money is collected and where it goes. Photo Illustration: Ryan Trefes Cardboard-box demand is slumping ...

While borrowing has always been part of economic progress, today’s debt levels are unprecedented. The challenge lies in distinguishing between good debt, which funds’ investments that generate future value, and bad debt, which finances short-term ...

At 12:01 a.m. ET on Oct. 1, the federal government shutdown after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement on the Continuing Resolution to keep it up and running. One can debate the merits of each party’s argument and which one is to blame ...

President Trump has been in office during the two longest shutdowns in American history. How did the 2019 government shutdown end and what caused it?