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Gavin Newsom unveils a slimmer general fund budget aimed at keeping California deficit-free through 2028, pairing lower outlays with targeted tax changes to shore up long-term liabilities while balancing labor and business needs ahead of a potential 2028 presidential bid.
Elon Musk, joining other financiers, endorses Warren Buffett’s 2011 proposal to bar sitting members of Congress from reelection if the federal deficit exceeds 3% of GDP—a plan that would require a constitutional amendment—and comes as the U.S. debt nears $40 trillion and deficits persist, though its political path remains uncertain.
Romania's parliament voted to oust Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in a no-confidence motion after the ruling coalition fractured when the Social Democrats abandoned the alliance; austerity measures to shrink the budget deficit were disputed, and President Nicusor Dan will try to form a new government, while markets fret as the leu sinks to new lows ahead of elections due in 2028.
Canada’s spring economic update forecasts about 2% growth this year and a deficit near C$67 billion, with Prime Minister Mark Carney steering toward reduced U.S. dependence through a 26-billion CAD sovereign wealth fund and new programs to train construction workers and fund apprenticeships, financed in part by higher oil revenues despite tariffs affecting some sectors.
Canada announced the Canada Strong Fund, its first sovereign wealth fund, with an initial C$25 billion to invest in energy, infrastructure, mining, agriculture and technology, and to accept direct Canadian investments; intended to spur growth amid US tariff pressures, but critics warn returns may be limited and funding could come from borrowing given the deficit; the government will hold consultations on the fund’s details.
Seeking Alpha warns the Old Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund could be depleted by fiscal year 2031, with the annual deficit widening due to demographics, high cost‑of‑living adjustments, and revenue‑reducing policy changes. If no action is taken, benefits could be cut by about 24% across the board, impacting roughly 70 million retirees and risking broad economic strain, prompting calls for bipartisan reform similar to the 1983 Social Security Act overhaul.
The U.S. deficit totaled $1.004 trillion through February, about 12% below the year-ago pace as faster revenues narrowed the gap; February alone posted a $308 billion shortfall. Customs duties rose to $151 billion in the first five months (up 294% year over year), helping offset a 17% drop in corporate tax receipts. Net interest payments on the roughly $39 trillion debt were $79 billion in February. The data may reflect timing on tariffs and possible refunds, with higher rates continuing to weigh on the fiscal outlook as the debt nears $39 trillion.
President Emmanuel Macron named 33-year-old David Amiel as France’s new budget minister to roll out the 2026 budget amid a 5% of GDP deficit and a hung parliament, replacing Amélie de Montchalin; Amiel vows to improve budget delivery and crack down on tax evasion and welfare fraud.
The United States posted a record December budget deficit of $145 billion as government outlays exceeded receipts, underscoring ongoing fiscal pressures.
Italy's Parliament approved the 2026 budget, which includes deficit reduction measures aimed at lowering the deficit to 2.8% of GDP, in line with EU requirements, despite criticism from opposition parties about austerity and its impact on low-income groups.
Harvard University is facing a $113 million deficit despite receiving record-breaking donations this year, as it resists pressure from the Trump administration.
Fans of North Carolina football began leaving the game in the first quarter after Clemson took a 28-3 lead, reflecting a disappointing season for both teams, with North Carolina struggling and Clemson underperforming expectations. Coach Bill Belichick, who recently moved to college football, expressed optimism about future recruiting efforts amid ongoing challenges.
Republican lawmakers who previously criticized rising deficits now face criticism for supporting a Trump-era bill that significantly increases the national debt, with Democrats attacking their inconsistency and Republicans defending the bill's long-term economic benefits.
The House passed Trump's tax and spending bill, sparking outrage among Democrats due to its implications for increased immigration enforcement, cuts to social security, and a significant rise in the deficit, with critics calling it a 'corrupt kleptocracy.' The bill also intensifies deportation efforts and cuts social welfare programs, while adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt.
The article discusses the mixed reactions to Donald Trump's proposed tax and spending bill, which aims to make tax cuts permanent, fund deportations, and cut social programs like Medicaid and Snap, with supporters praising its fiscal responsibility and critics warning it will increase the deficit and harm social safety nets.