Tag: National Debt

What Are Key Milestones and Decisions Affecting U.S. Defense Spending in 2025?

Congress and the White House face a host of fiscal challenges and decisions over the course of 2025—including the debt ceiling, appropriations for both FY 2025 and FY 2026, and tax cuts—that will impact U.S. defense spending.

Opinion / Budget

Bad Idea: Considering the Debt a Threat to National Security

Austerity hawks who focus overly much on the size of the national debt as an indicator of national security strength are missing the bigger picture. Expected interest rate hikes haven’t materialized, and instead the U.S. is missing opportunities for long-term investment.