US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion, Doubling in a Decade
America's national debt has crossed the unprecedented $40 trillion mark, raising urgent questions about federal spending, interest payments, and the risks to both the US and global economies.
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US national debt officially passes $40.047 trillion
Tabnak ↗Federal debt tops $40 trillion, impacts everyday Americans
ABCNews.com ↗US Treasury to double bond buybacks as debt exceeds $40T
Time.news ↗30-year Treasury yields reach 20-year highs, spark intervention
The Hill ↗US public debt milestone draws warnings from financial experts
Time.news ↗US interest payments on debt now exceed $1 trillion per year
Euronews ↗Global markets react as US debt hits $40 trillion
Times of India ↗$40 trillion US debt sparks global stability concerns
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