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U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues

The New York Times reported that U.S. debt has reached $40 trillion. This milestone reflects continued government borrowing, exacerbated by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts, and tariff refunds.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 04:11 PM EDT
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