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The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T.

NPRAugust 19, 2026
The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T.
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The federal debt topped $40 trillion Wednesday, a new high-water mark for red ink that shows no sign of receding. The news, reported by the Treasury Department in its daily financial update, comes …

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