House Republican calls national debt 'ticking time bomb'

"National Debt Hits Historic Milestone: Rep. Chip Roy Sounds Alarm on 'Ticking Time Bomb'" In a stark warning, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) has sounded the alarm on the growing U.S. national debt, which has now surpassed 100 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) for the first time. The alarming milestone has sparked concerns among lawmakers and economists about the long-term sustainability of the national debt, which has been steadily increasing due to rising government spending and declining revenue. With the national debt now exceeding the country's economic output, Rep. Roy is urging his fellow lawmakers to take immediate action to address the issue, describing it as a "ticking time bomb" that poses a significant threat to the nation's financial stability. As the federal budget continues to balloon, experts are left wondering how the government will balance its books and avoid a potential economic crisis.

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Friday warned that the growing national debt is "a ticking time bomb" and he called on his fellow lawmakers to do "much more." The U.S. national debt crossed 100 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) at the end of the first quarter, the first time the debt crossed that line...