Beyond the big single-month jump, the collective red ink over the 10 months of the fiscal year rose to nearly $1.8 trillion, surpassing the same period in 2025.

Beyond the big single-month jump, the collective red ink over the 10 months of the fiscal year rose to nearly $1.8 trillion, surpassing the same period in 2025.

The US federal budget deficit hit $432.308B, topping forecasts. FY2026 year-to-date shortfall is $1.37T, with CBO projecting $2.1T for the full