Interest on U.S. National Debt Surpasses Medicare Spending for First Time
For the first time in American history, the U.S. government is spending more to service its national debt than it does on Medicare. In fiscal 2026, net interest payments have reached $1 trillion and are projected to surpass Social Security as the largest budget item by 2047.
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