Sources & References
Every important numerical claim on Deficit Bomb is backed by an authoritative public source. The primary references are listed below.
We prioritize official U.S. government budget and debt data, supplemented by reputable nonpartisan budget organizations. Links open in a new tab and carry rel="nofollow" as appropriate. Where a figure is an estimate or projection rather than a reported value, the page notes that clearly.
Government
Primary Government Sources
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Total public debt outstanding, interest expense, and daily/monthly fiscal statements.
Congressional Budget Office
Deficits, spending, revenue, interest, and baseline projections.
Office of Management & Budget
Historical and current budget data, the President's budget.
Government Accountability Office
Audits, long-term fiscal outlook, and program analysis.
Nonpartisan
Nonpartisan Organizations
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
Independent analysis of budget proposals and the debt.
Peter G. Peterson Foundation
Educational resources on America's long-term fiscal challenges.
Joint Committee on Taxation
Official revenue estimates for tax legislation.
Tax Policy Center
Independent distributional analysis of tax and budget proposals.
Note: Figures on this site are point-in-time reference values and are updated periodically. For the most current official numbers, always consult the primary source linked above.