https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-drip-drip-us-debt-crisisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-drip-drip-us-debt-crisishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-drip-drip-us-debt-crisis#u52856Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:35:27 +0000The United States is experiencing a debt crisis that differs from the sudden defaults seen in Greece or Argentina. While not an acute emergency, the situation persists as a slow-burning crisis. This follows a period where the national debt exceeded $40 trillion, doubling during the Trump and Biden administrations. Current economic pressures include the spectre of inflation and a history of central bank resistance to raising interest rates during the 2021-22 period following the pandemic and Russian gas price manipulation.Why it mattersSustainability concerns arise as debt levels climb, impacti https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-drip-drip-us-debt-crisishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-drip-drip-us-debt-crisis#u49361Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:50:56 +0000The United States' national debt has crossed the $40 trillion threshold, with the debt doubling under the administrations of Trump and Biden. This development has raised concerns among economists and policymakers about the sustainability of the US debt trajectory. The increasing debt has significant implications for the US economy and the world.Why it mattersThe US debt crisis has been a longstanding concern, with the country's budget deficit and debt levels continuing to rise. The debt has doubled under the Trump and Biden administrations, reaching a new milestone of $40 trillion. T