US debt hits $67 trillion as America’s borrowing binge continues

New York Times: Trump's tax cuts and the Iran war are adding to America's growing deficit.

Also, Trump nominates a Kennedy ally to lead the F.D.A. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Annual borrowing costs now surpass $2 trillion, as federal outlays continue to exceed what the government takes in

Total US public debt surpassed US$40 trillion for the first time, and has now surged by a third in less than five years, as US lawmakers continue to shrug off calls to contend with historically wide financial deficits. Public debt outstanding stood at US$40.05 trillion as of the close of business on Tuesday, a US Treas

Public spending surges despite Donald Trump’s vow to stabilise America’s public finances

The United States national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time on Tuesday, reaching another historic milestone as the federal government continues to run massive deficits.  The debt topped $30 trillion for the first time just four years ago. When the country crossed the $1 trillion mark more than four decade

Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett warns against investing in bonds as the U.S. continues to run large deficits.

Auditions are under way for a new James Bond - and Slow Horses star Jack Lowden is among those tipped to replace Daniel Craig after his 15 years in the coveted role as the fictional spy.