Today's Headlines: U.S. on Track to Add $19 Trillion in New Debt Over 10 Years

As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast
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U.S. on Track to Add $19 Trillion in New Debt Over 10 Years

U.S. on Track to Add $19 Trillion in New Debt Over 10 Years

By Jim Tankersley and Alan Rappeport

Congressional Budget Office projections released on Wednesday suggested rising interest rates and bipartisan spending bills are adding to deficits.

As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast

As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast

By Jim Tankersley

New budget projections show that the program's spending is outpacing tax revenues as an aging population claims benefits.

As Taliban Settle In, Kabul's Green Zone Comes Back to Life

Kabul Dispatch

As Taliban Settle In, Kabul's Green Zone Comes Back to Life

By Christina Goldbaum

Walking down its streets a year ago was like wandering into the modern ruins of another empire come and gone from Afghanistan. Now, the Taliban have adopted the former diplomatic enclave as their own.

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In Ohio Town Where Train Derailed, Anxiety and Distrust Are Running Deep

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In Ohio Town Where Train Derailed, Anxiety and Distrust Are Running Deep

By Campbell Robertson and Emily Cochrane

Nearly two weeks after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, confusing messages from government officials have frayed locals' trust.

'Nikki Haley Will Not Be the Next President': Our Columnists Weigh In

Opinion | Guest Essay

'Nikki Haley Will Not Be the Next President': Our Columnists Weigh In

By New York Times Opinion

A new scorecard looks at the strengths and weaknesses of Republican presidential candidates.

Today's Videos

Families of Buffalo Victims Speak Before Gunman's Sentencing

Video Video: Families of Buffalo Victims Speak Before Gunman's Sentencing

While one of the victim's relatives delivered a statement, an audience member in the court was restrained after lunging at the gunman, who was sentenced to life in prison for the racist attack.

Nikki Haley Announces 2024 Presidential Run

Video Video: Nikki Haley Announces 2024 Presidential Run

By Reuters

Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor, urged Republicans to rally around substantive issues and a candidate with appeal to mainstream America.

Scotland's Leader Nicola Sturgeon to Step Down

Video Video: Scotland's Leader Nicola Sturgeon to Step Down

By Uk Pool

Nicola Sturgeon, a champion of Scottish independence, said she would resign as Scotland's first minister and leader of the Scottish National Party.

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