Due mostly to legislative changes, deficit projections have increased

Change in 10-Year Deficit Projections Since January 2025 (Trillions of $)

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Source: Congressional Budget Office Embed Download image

Notes: 10-year projections span the years 2026 to 2035. CBO's January 2025 cumulative deficit was $22.1 trillion compared to the February 2026 projection of $23.1 trillion.