The U. S. is spending its savings like there's no tomorrow

The U. S. is in a tough spot. It's spending more than it has, and the debt is piling up. Right now, the country spends about $1 trillion every year just to pay the interest on its debt. That's more than what it spends on defense. Economists say this is a big problem. They warn that the solutions that worked before won't work now. Things are different today. After World War II, the debt went down because interest rates were low and the economy was growing fast. In the 1990s, the debt also went down because the country spent less on defense. But today, the world is more dangerous, and the country can't cut defense spending. Plus, politicians can't agree on how to fix the problem. The debt is not just a money problem. It's also a security problem. Money spent on debt is money not spent on other important things, like defense, cybersecurity, and public health. This makes the country less safe. The problem is also hurting the U. S. dollar. The dollar is the world's most important currency. But if the U. S. can't control its debt, other countries might stop trusting the dollar. This could lead to higher interest rates on loans and mortgages, which would hurt everyday Americans. Economists say the U. S. is like a frog in boiling water. The problem is getting worse slowly, and it's hard for the government to fix it. They warn that if the U. S. doesn't act now, it will be too late.