Could Midterm Elections Solve Washington's $1.36 Trillion Interest Bill?
Gridlock may calm Treasury yields, but interest costs hit a record $1.36 trillion in fiscal 2026 and economists see them rising whatever the midterm result.
The U.S. government is paying record amounts just to borrow money. When people wonder who will fix this, remember that higher interest costs affect bond prices and the whole economy, no matter what happens in elections.
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