U.S. Budget Deficit Swells to Almost $2 Trillion for Fiscal 2026, Up 12% in a Single Year
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The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year. The deficit has increased by 12% compared to the previous year, reaching nearly $2 trillion.
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CNBC — U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year