US Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion in Fiscal 2026 Amid Rising Costs
The United States government recorded a budget shortfall of about $2 trillion in fiscal 2026. The gap was driven mainly by higher spending, including rising interest payments on debt, greater social benefit outlays, and increased defense expenditures. A Supreme Court decision also cut tariff revenue and led to notable refunds. The article notes the deficit equals roughly 6 percent of the economy, though the source text is cut off at that point.
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