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Stablecoins: The New Big Players in U. S. Debt

December 29, 2025

The U. S. government is making big moves to get stablecoins involved in handling debt. A key law called the CLARITY Act is set to be reviewed by the Senate in January 2026. This comes after a long delay caused by a government shutdown. The law, which already passed in the House, aims to make stablec

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Bitcoin or Bust: A Bold Plan to Tackle America's Massive Debt

October 27, 2025

America's debt is skyrocketing, and some folks are thinking outside the box to fix it. One idea? Swap some of the country's gold for Bitcoin. This isn't just a random thought—it's a plan backed by some serious people. The idea comes from Sen. Cynthia Lummis. She thinks converting part of the U. S.

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Unpacking the U. S. Debt Situation: A Closer Look at the Numbers

September 16, 2025

People are talking about a big U. S. debt situation. Some say Russia knows something about it. But let's focus on the facts. The U. S. debt is huge. It's $37 trillion. That's a lot of money. Some think it will grow to $70 trillion. That's what E. B. Tucker thinks. He's an expert in money matters.

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America's Money Woes: A Look at the Gold Standard Exit and Rising Debt

August 17, 2025

The United States is in a bit of a financial pickle. The national debt has ballooned to a staggering $37. 09 trillion, with $9 trillion added in just four years. This massive debt surge has some experts pointing fingers at a decision made back in 1971, when President Richard Nixon ended the gold sta

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Big Money Moves: Crypto Giants Go on a Spending Spree

August 16, 2025

Big companies are making huge bets on Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency. BitMine Immersion Technology is trying to raise a massive $24. 5 billion to buy more Ether. At the same time, SharpLink just got $389 million to add to their crypto holdings. These companies are already among the top hol

politics

The Debt Dilemma: Can Tax Cuts and Growth Save the Day?

June 2, 2025

The federal government is in a tough spot. The national debt is climbing, and the recent tax and spending cuts passed by the House could add over $5 trillion to it in the next decade. The White House is betting on economic growth to shrink these deficits, but not everyone is convinced. The Committee

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A Divided House Passes a Massive Tax Plan

May 22, 2025

The House of Representatives, controlled by Republicans, just passed a huge tax and spending bill. This bill is a big deal because it puts a lot of money into the military and border security. It also gives tax breaks to certain groups, like people who receive tips or have car loans. This bill is pa

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America's Debt: A Looming Shadow Over Future Crises

May 22, 2025

In the spring of 2020, the United States faced an unprecedented health crisis that sent shockwaves through the economy and put millions of lives at risk. Lawmakers from both major political parties joined forces to pass a massive and costly emergency response. This effort helped prevent long-term da

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Rising Interest Rates: The Impact of US Debt on Borrowing Costs

May 20, 2025

The US government's borrowing costs have seen a recent surge, reflecting ongoing economic concerns. The interest rate on long-term US government debt briefly exceeded 5% before slightly easing. This spike came shortly after Moody's, a credit rating agency, lowered the US government's credit rating.

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US Debt Downgrade: What Happened and Why It Matters

May 20, 2025

The United States faced a significant credit rating downgrade. This is not the first time this has happened. The last two times were in 2011 and 2023. This time, it was Moody's turn to lower the rating. They dropped the US credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. This change sent shockwaves through the f