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Capitol Hill's Debt Crisis: Partisan Battles & Budget Fixes

Capitol Hill's Debt Crisis: Partisan Battles & Budget Fixes

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!

March 19, 20261m 24s

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Tensions rise on Capitol Hill as U.S. national debt surpasses $39 trillion. Republicans blame Biden-Harris administrations spending, while Democrats point to past deficits. War costs in Iran add pressure, with Pentagon requesting at least $200 billion more. Both parties agree interest payments are a significant budget drain. Experts warn of unsustainable path, urging leaders to address tough issues like Social Security and Medicare reforms before trust funds run dry in six years.

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