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US national debt hits $40 trillion, rising by $90K per second - WJLA

Thursday, August 20, 2026

US national debt hits $40 trillion, rising by $90K per second - WJLA

The U.S. national debt crossed a record $40 trillion this week—a figure economists and lawmakers expect will continue to surge.Data from the U.S. Congress Joint

WASHINGTON (7News) The U.S. national debt crossed a record $40 trillion this weeka figure economists and lawmakers expect will continue to surge. Data from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee…

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