budget deficit

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But the next governor is going to face some really tough challenges, including a structural budget deficit that’s probably going to require both painful cuts and unpopular tax hikes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It would certainly ease the budget deficit if it could.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

And the government posted an $80 billion budget deficit in the first four months of 2026 -- equivalent to 2.5 percent of annual GDP and more than was planned for the entire year.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

His administration projects the budget deficit rising 16% this fiscal year to $2.1 trillion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Through knowledge, political will, and perhaps some luck, we seem to have tamed inflation and the budget deficit.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover