EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 4 MIN
US national debt tops 40 trillion USD for first time in history
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Data released by the Treasury Department shows the US national debt has surpassed 40 trillion US dollars for the first time in history. Debt held by the public stood at over 32.2 trillion, and intragovernmental holdings reached above 7.7 trillion.
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