The U.S. national debt crossed $40 trillion on Tuesday, according to newly released data from the Treasury Department.   It marks a key milestone for the U.S., which has seen its total outstanding debt double over less than a decade. This sum first crossed the $20 trillion mark in late 2017 and reached $39 trillion just…
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National debt crosses $40 trillion
The Hill
August 19, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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The U.S. national debt crossed $40 trillion on Tuesday, according to newly released data from the Treasury Department. It marks a key milestone for the U.S., which has seen its total outstanding debt double over less than a decade. This sum first crossed the $20 trillion mark in late 2017 and reached $39 trillion just…