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U.S. National Debt Tops $40 Trillion for the First Time

August 21, 2026 · Mildred Bowles

The United States national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, signifying another historic milestone in the federal government's rapidly growing financial obligations. Treasury Department figures showed total public debt…