Debt Hits 40 Trillion as Politics Shift | Panama City Beach News

U.S. national debt just shattered the $40 trillion mark in record time, fueled by defense, social programs, and ballooning interest costs. Inside the White House, key legislative strategist James Braid is stepping down after helping push Trump’s agenda — praised by VP Vance but with his next steps unknown. Meanwhile, the USS George Washington replaces the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, leaving Asia without a carrier strike group amid rising tensions with China. Secretary Rubio formally labels jailed U.S. scholar Min Zin as “wrongfully detained,” signaling renewed diplomatic pressure ahead of Trump’s upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping. And Democrats are narrowing 2028 convention sites to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia, aiming to build momentum for their next nominee. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f29d1c2cd29a0cfb