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A bipartisan summit is the best way to address debt, make Social Security solvent
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A bipartisan summit is the best way to address debt, make Social Security solvent

The Hill · Jun 5, 2026, 5:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

The federal budget deficit is projected to reach 120 percent of GDP by 2036, and 175 percent by 2046, due to a combination of tax cuts and increased spending, requiring both tax increases and benefit reductions to address the issue.

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