
U.S. budget deficit surged in February, passing $1 trillion for year-to-date record newsthirst.
The U.S. Treasury Building is seen from the Washington Monument on a cold, winter day on Jan. 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Carter | Getty Images The U.S. debt and deficit problem worsened during President Donald Trump’s first month in office, as the budget shortfall for February passed the $1 trillion mark even though…