The U.S. debt now exceeds the country’s GDP. Should we worry?

America’s national debt has surpassed the country’s gross domestic product for the first time since World War II, marking a stark increase in the government’s fiscal burden. Debt held by the public stood at $31.27 trillion at the end of April, edging above the U.S. GDP of $31.22 trillion between April 2025 and March 2026, … Read more

America 250 organizers unveil sweeping plans for the country’s historic birthday celebration

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Organizers for the America 250 celebration touted a slew of plans to commemorate the country’s historic anniversary on July 4, detailing the programs in the works and hinting that more information would become publicly available in the coming weeks. Rosie Rios, former U.S. Treasurer and chairwoman of … Read more

America’s official mammal, the bison, gets a bronze tribute for the country’s 250th birthday

KEARNEY, Mo. — The national mammal of the United States is getting in on America’s 250th birthday celebration. Three bison statues cast in bronze have taken up a permanent display outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington. The pieces — which are larger than real-life bison — made their public debut in … Read more