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The federal government is now expected to run a $23.1 trillion budget shortfall over the next nine years, a $1.4 trillion increase since Mr. Trump returned to the Oval Office.
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Federal government is now expected to run $23.1 trillion budget shortfall over next nine years a $1.4 trillion increase since Mr. Trump returned to Oval Office
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- February 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM (6 months ago)
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