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US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for the First Time
The United States national debt has exceeded $40 trillion for the first time, more than doubling in less than a decade, highlighting the escalating cost of government borrowing amid rising spending demands and interest payments.
19 Aug, 21:36 — 19 Aug, 21:39
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le-mondeHigh9d ago
US national debt surpasses $40 trillion for first time
The record milestone underscores the mounting cost of government borrowing as Washington faces growing spending demands and rising interest payments.
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US national debt tops $40T for 1st time, doubles in under decade
The U.S. national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, more than doubling in less than a decade as Washington's mounting fiscal burden reaches another histori...
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First report: Daily Sabah · 19 Aug, 21:36|Full coverage: 2 · 3m|Window: 3m
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