最新报道:U.S. Treasury data shows 23 cents of every federal tax dollar now goes to interest payments on the national debt, up significantly due to high interest rates and a growing deficit. Interest expenses are the third-largest federal spending category after Social Security and healthcare. With debt exceeding $34 trillion and borrowing costs rising, Treasury Secretary Yellen warns interest could surpass defense spending within a decade. The CBO projects net interest payments could reach over $3 trillion by 2034, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability and potential impacts on public investment.