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U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues

First publishedAug 19, 20:06 UTC
Last updatedAug 19, 22:03 UTC · 11m ago
33 outletsInvesting.com · Economy, CBS News, NPR News11 outletNYT Home11 outletInvesting.com · Economy11 outletCNBC Top News11 outletThe Guardian US11 outletPBS NewsHour11 outletThe Hill11 outletPBS NewsHour
Investing.com · Economy6US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and BidenOpen ↗CBS News8National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 yearsOpen ↗NPR News9The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T.Open ↗NYT Home9U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge ContinuesOpen ↗Investing.com · Economy6U.S. debt tops $40 trillionOpen ↗CNBC Top News7U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion mark for the first timeOpen ↗The Guardian US8US gross national debt tops $40tn for first time, likely to escalate fears of fiscal crisisOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8How did U.S. debt hit $40 trillion? Here's what to knowOpen ↗The Hill7National debt crosses $40 trillionOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8The U.S. national debt now stands at $40 trillionOpen ↗
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President Trump has promised to restore fiscal order, though his biggest initiatives to cut spending and increase revenue have failed to materialize.

Reported by 10 outlets — NYT Home, NPR News, PBS NewsHour, The Guardian US, CBS News, and 3 more. See all sources ↓

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What's the story?
President Trump has promised to restore fiscal order, though his biggest initiatives to cut spending and increase revenue have failed to materialize.
How widely is it covered?
10 outlets, average source rating 7.6/10.
When was it last updated?
11m ago.
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    US gross national debt tops $40tn for first time, likely to escalate fears of fiscal crisis

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