National debt hits $40 trillion and Prince Harry and Meghan to move to U.K.: Morning Rundown

The national debt hits $40 trillion with no slowing down in sight.

US national debt hits $40 trillion, Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA  AP News

Overall US debt has doubled in a decade since Trump was first elected

Attacking the US Federal Reserve, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives. However, Trump excluded Chairman Kevin Warsh.

New York Times: Trump's tax cuts and the Iran war are adding to America's growing deficit.

Also, Trump nominates a Kennedy ally to lead the F.D.A. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Total US public debt surpassed US$40 trillion for the first time, and has now surged by a third in less than five years, as US lawmakers continue to shrug off calls to contend with historically wide financial deficits. Public debt outstanding stood at US$40.05 trillion as of the close of business on Tuesday, a US Treas

As he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives.

Trump picks White House ally Overton to lead embattled FDA  Reuters