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US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time
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US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time
The uptick in borrowing comes as longer term US obligations linked to social security and health care have been growing, while interest payments have climbed as well. The post US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time appeared first on Vanguard News.
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August 19, 2026 · 22:04 · 5 min read
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The uptick in borrowing comes as longer term US obligations linked to social security and health care have been growing, while interest payments have climbed as well. The post US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time appeared first on Vanguard News.
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