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Fox Opinion: Ted Jenkin Warns U.S. National Debt Has Reached $39 Trillion and Says Rising Interest Costs Threaten Fiscal Sustainability

Economy

Mar 26, 2026

Fox Opinion: Ted Jenkin Warns U.S. National Debt Has Reached $39 Trillion and Says Rising Interest Costs Threaten Fiscal Sustainability

This is an opinion column (Fox News, Ted Jenkin) arguing that the United States has reached $39 trillion in national debt. The author warns interest payments now exc...

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Jeff Bezos proposes eliminating federal income tax for bottom 50% of earners; debate follows over fairness, fiscal costs, and AI’s effect on work

Politics

May 28, 2026

Jeff Bezos proposes eliminating federal income tax for bottom 50% of earners; debate follows over fairness, fiscal costs, and AI’s effect on work

Jeff Bezos publicly suggested that the bottom 50% of American earners pay no federal income tax. The Fox News opinion piece summarizes that claim, noting that the bo...

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Fiscal Questions Around Democratic Socialism Proposals

Economy

Jul 9, 2026

Fiscal Questions Around Democratic Socialism Proposals

This opinion piece by Ted Jenkin, a Certified Financial Planner, critiques proposals associated with democratic socialist candidates and leaders, arguing that voters...

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