Debt Hits 40 Trillion as U.S. Shifts Forces | Rochester News

U.S. national debt just shattered the $40 trillion mark—spiking faster than ever—with defense, social programs, and interest payments driving the surge. The Treasury is stepping in to buy back billions of dollars in debt to stabilize markets. Meanwhile, Qatar gets four new KC-46A tankers to beef up its military role, especially as it hosts a major U.S. base. The USS George Washington now patrols the Middle East, replacing the Lincoln after its record deployment—but with reports of sailor struggles and Asia-Pacific left vulnerable amid rising Chinese aggression. And a U.S. scholar jailed in China has been officially labeled “wrongfully detained” by the State Department, as Trump prepares for his upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping. 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/6b3f8c16dcdafa89