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Ken Buck: The National Debt Is a National Security Problem
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "This year, the federal debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time ever, doubling in size in less than a decade. Like an individual with significantly overdrawn credit card, our country's massive debt load is snowballing."
Ken BuckSeptember 17, 2026
Ken Buck: Americans Are Worried About Threat To Democracy. It's Not Trump Or Republicans.
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Americans are not naive. They understand there is a real threat to our democracy knocking at the door. But it's not Trump or congressional Republicans, no matter how hard the media tries. It's the creep of socialism."
Ken BuckSeptember 11, 2026
Ken Buck: We Are Not in a Recession. So Why Are We Borrowing Like It?
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Despite a lot of talk about fiscal responsibility, lawmakers in Washington are continuing to run up the tab on America's already maxed-out credit card."
Ken BuckSeptember 02, 2026
Ken Buck: The $40 Trillion Alarm Bell — Record National Debt Can't Be Ignored
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The U.S. national debt crossed another grim milestone this month, surpassing $40 trillion for the first time ever. That's more than double the amount owed in 2017 and is expected grow to $64 trillion within the next decade."
Ken BuckAugust 27, 2026
Ken Buck: Biden's Supposed Savings Just Added Even More to the National Debt
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Under Biden, inflation rose more than 20%. Real wages and benefits fell by over 3%. Inflation exceeded the Federal Reserve's 2% target for the entirety of his term, compelling the central bank to raise interest rates."
Ken BuckAugust 13, 2026
Ken Buck: The Multibillion-Dollar Problem The Left Wants To Ignore
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Since 2003, the federal government has made $3 trillion in improper payments. That's not a rounding error; it's huge chunks of taxpayer money handed out to criminals. Liberal states have refused to police this epidemic of taxpayer exploitation."
Ken BuckAugust 05, 2026
Ken Buck: The Real Threat To Young Americans' Jobs Isn't AI. It's The National Debt.
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Our national debt is not a theoretical boogeyman. It's a bona fide job-killer that is impeding economic growth and driving up costs on everyday families. And it will only get worse the longer it is ignored."
Ken BuckJuly 29, 2026
Ken Buck: New York City Wants You to Pay for Its Sanctuary City Laws
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "New York City has put out a welcome mat for illegal immigrants, practically inviting them to join in Mayor Zohran Mamdani's "collective warmth" of socialism. There's just one problem: The city needs your tax dollars to pay for it."
Ken BuckJuly 14, 2026
Ken Buck: The Earmark Book Is Back, And Congress Still Hasn't Learned
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Lawmakers in Washington are back to their old tricks to quietly foist more deficit spending on Americans, and it's more irresponsible than ever."
Ken BuckJuly 09, 2026
Ken Buck: Socialism And The Deceptive Online Housing Scheme
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Homeowners are more likely to vote and more likely to support free-market principles. It's no wonder so many young people have bought into the lie of socialism. It's an appealing facade for those who feel fenced out of the American dream."
Ken BuckJuly 01, 2026
Ken Buck: Vice President Vance Is Hunting Fraud
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "This spring the White House launched the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the largest-ever governmentwide effort to root out fraud, waste and abuse from federal programs."
Ken BuckJune 25, 2026
Ken Buck: The National Debt Is Making Life In America Unaffordable
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The average American will pay nearly $650,000 in interest fees over the course of their life, according to a recent study. As the national debt goes up, rates go up, and borrowing costs go up."
Ken BuckJune 17, 2026