America's $40 trillion debt

US government debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, raising fresh questions about America’s finances and the cost of borrowing.

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(Photo:A screen displays the total U.S. National Debt, which surpassed $40 trillion for the first time according to the Treasury Department, in New York City, U.S., August 19, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)