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at almost 19 percent, interest payments as a percent of federal revenue are the highest they have ever been.
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As of September 2026, U.S. federal interest payments as a percentage of federal revenue were at an all-time high of almost 19 percent.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09",
    "metric": "Interest payments",
    "statistic": "Almost 19% of federal revenue"
}
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Politics Economics
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 12:29 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 12:29 AM (2 weeks ago)

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3 Mistakes That Made Donald Trump
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https://reason.com/2026/09/23/three-mistakes-that-made-donald-trump

Anthony Scaramucci, in an interview with Reason, identifies three Washington decisions that fueled the anger Donald Trump harnessed. These include the hollowing out of American industry, misguided wars in the Middle East, and the inequitable 2008 financial crisis bailout.

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The National Debt Has Exploded. The Reckoning Is Still Coming.
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https://reason.com/2026/10/01/the-national-debt-has-exploded-the-reckoning-is-still-coming

The federal government's debt has reached 100% of the annual economy, with projections to hit 175% by 2056. Despite some believing this is sustainable, the author argues that a reckoning is inevitable, leading to less investment and slower wage growth.

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