‘Fantasy math’ masks tax bill’s U.S. debt impact, GOP lawmaker said. What the deficit means for your money

‘Fantasy math’ masks tax bill’s U.S. debt impact, GOP lawmaker said. What the deficit means for your money


Key Points
  • Legislation passed by Republicans in the House and now being considered in the Senate would increase the U.S. debt by more than $3 trillion after interest and economic effects, according to estimates.
  • The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is a “debt bomb ticking,” one GOP lawmaker said.
  • The debt can have a big impact on household finances, by raising the cost of borrowing and reducing the value of investors’ bond holdings, according to economists.



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