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CBO warns rising debt service and entitlements will strain US fiscal health

Story Thread|CBO: US Debt to Exceed $56 Trillion

Araverus Team|Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:13 PM

CBO warns rising debt service and entitlements will strain US fiscal health

Araverus Team

Feb 11, 2026 · 9:13 PM

CBO · Interest Costs · National Debt · US Budget Deficit

CBO Interest Costs National Debt US Budget Deficit

The CBO's 10-year outlook indicates worsening federal deficits and rising debt, primarily due to increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments, with the projected 2026 deficit expected to be $100 billion higher than previously estimated.

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CBO warns rising debt service and entitlements will strain US fiscal health(current)

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The U.S. budget deficit will widen over the next decade as interest costs consume an increasing share of spending, CBO sayswsj.com

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