Times Now · WorldNews · 2026-08-19
US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for the First Time
The United States' gross national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, reflecting a troubling financial landscape shaped by decades of borrowing and rising costs. Future borrowing is projected to exceed $2 trillion in 2026, largely to cover existing debts rather than new initiatives. US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for the First Time The United States' gross national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, reflecting a troubling financial landscape shaped by decades of borrowing and rising costs. Future borrowing is projected to exceed $2 trillion in 2026, largely to cover existing debts rather than
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