U.S. National Debt Hits Record High of $40.5 Trillion
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The U.S. national debt has reached an unprecedented high of $40.5 trillion, marking the first time it has crossed this threshold. This significant milestone was achieved in August 2026, with the debt increasing by $20 trillion in less than a decade. The rapid accumulation of debt, at a rate of nearly $7 billion per day, has raised concerns among economists and policymakers. The debt is projected to surpass $41 trillion by early January 2027 if current trends continue.
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