Congress mum on federal deficit hitting $2 trillion milestone, again
The federal government has collected $4.8 trillion and spent $6.8 trillion in 2026.
Republican Ledger staff · 8:00 PM ET

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The federal government has collected $4.8 trillion and spent $6.8 trillion in 2026.
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