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A sign on a bus stop wall says: "THE NATIONAL DEBT IS $39 TRILLION AND GROWING." Cars pass by on a road on the right side of the frame.

The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T

The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates — pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else.

Aug 19, 2026 • 4m Listen

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