How the U.S. Government Amassed $31 Trillion in Debt

How the U.S. Government Amassed $31 Trillion in Debt

Two decades of tax cuts, recession responses and bipartisan spending fueled more borrowing — contributing $25 trillion to the total and setting the stage for another federal showdown.
White House Aims to Reflect the Environment in Economic Data

White House Aims to Reflect the Environment in Economic Data

The Biden administration has set out to measure the economic value of ecosystems, offering new statistics to weigh in policy decisions.