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For The First Time, US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion

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For The First Time, US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion
NDTV
NDTV54 mins ago
For The First Time, US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion
Total public debt outstanding stood at $40.05 trillion at the close of business Tuesday, according to data released Wednesday by the Treasury Department.
Le Monde English
Le Monde English🏁 first to report4 hrs ago
US national debt surpasses $40 trillion for first time
The record milestone underscores the mounting cost of government borrowing as Washington faces growing spending demands and rising interest payments.
Le Monde
Le Monde4 hrs ago
US national debt surpasses $40 trillion for first time
The record milestone underscores the mounting cost of government borrowing as Washington faces growing spending demands and rising interest payments.
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