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America Is Living on Borrowed Money

The nation needs to chart a new course on federal debt

Can Social Security Be Fixed Forever?

Experts disagree on how far we should kick the can down the road.

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The Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration had overstepped its authority with its plan to wipe out more than $400 billion in student...

How to Change an Entrenched Police Culture

Readers discuss police reforms after the George Floyd murder. Also: The submersible; Justice Alito’s ethics; President Trump’s behavior; child care funding.

Federal Policy on Homelessness Becomes New Target of the Right

The approach known as Housing First has long enjoyed bipartisan support. But conservatives are pushing efforts to replace it with programs that put more...

Fact-Checking Nikki Haley on the Campaign Trail

The Republican presidential candidate has made inaccurate or misleading claims about abortion, trans youth, foreign policy and domestic issues.

U.S. National Debt Tops $32 Trillion for First Time

The milestone follows a recent congressional showdown over lifting the debt ceiling. Another spending fight looms this year.

A $1 Trillion Borrowing Binge Looms After Debt Limit Standoff

The government has avoided default, but the effects of the debt-ceiling brinkmanship may still ripple across the economy.

The College Admissions Process: No Easy Answers

Readers respond to a column by David Brooks. Also: Aid Ukraine, regardless; a court ruling on drag shows; corporate welfare.

Hundreds Dead in India Train Crash, and Other Top Stories

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