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US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for the First Time

The United States national debt has exceeded $40 trillion for the first time in history, raising concerns among economists and politicians about its long-term implications. This milestone highlights the growing financial challenges facing the nation.

19 Aug, 23:07 — 20 Aug, 13:28
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APVery High15h ago

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion - AP News

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion  AP News

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BBCHigh8h ago

US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade

It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

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FTVery High1h ago

America’s national debt hits record $40tn

Also in today’s newsletter, how the story of the US is getting a Maga rebrand

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Democrats and Republican outraged over $40tn national debt – US politics live

Deficit has doubled over the past decade with spending growing under Trump and Biden US gross national debt tops $40tn for first time Sign up for the US Breaking News email Hello and welcome to our live coverage of US politics. The US gross national debt reached $40tn for the first time on Wednesday, the highest in US history. Continue reading...

By Vivian Ho

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?

Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concern.

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France 24High1h ago

US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, dealing blow to Trump

The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday, outstripping earlier forecasts at a pace fuelled in part by President Donald Trump's invalidated tariffs. The uptick in borrowing is a blow to Trump, who promised to cut public spending during his 2024 presidential campaign, and sparked a backlash from US representatives across the political field.

By FRANCE24

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual5h ago

Australia reaches trillion-dollar debt for the first time

Australia's debt has cracked a trillion dollars, triggering a political debate as to who has the best plan to pay off the nation's massive credit bill.

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EL PAISMostly Factual7h ago

US debt tops $40 trillion amid concern over borrowing costs

Gross federal debt now amounts to 124% of GDP, as the 30-year Treasury yield trades at its highest level in two decades

By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

America Hit $40 Trillion in Debt Months Early, and Your Household Budget Is Already Paying for It

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tempo-englishMostly Factual3h ago

US National Debt Tops $40 Trillion: How It Happens

The United States national debt has surpassed US$40 trillion for the first time in history.

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uz-dailyLow5h ago

US National Debt Crosses Historic US$40 Trillion Mark

The United States national debt has reached US$40 trillion for the first time, setting a new record as federal spending exceeds tax revenue.

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First report: AP · 19 Aug, 23:07Full coverage: 26 · 15hWindow: 15h
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AP19 Aug, 23:07First to report

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion - AP News

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BBC20 Aug, 06:23

US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade

aktualne-cz20 Aug, 06:28

Dluh USA poprvé překonal 40 bilionů dolarů. Odborníci varují před krizí

balkan-web20 Aug, 06:32

SHBA/ Borxhi publik tejkalon barrierën prej 40 trilion dollarësh për herë të parë. Paralajmërim për krizë fiskale

EL PAIS20 Aug, 07:18

US debt tops $40 trillion amid concern over borrowing costs

n1-serbia20 Aug, 07:19

Američki dug premašio 40.000 milijardi dolara

danas20 Aug, 07:50

Američki dug premašio 40.000 milijardi dolara

vijesti-me20 Aug, 07:54

Američki dug premašio 40.000 milijardi dolara

orf20 Aug, 08:31

US-Schuldenstand erstmals über 40 Billionen Dollar

der-standard20 Aug, 08:31

Staatsverschuldung der USA erstmals auf 40.000.000.000.000 Dollar gestiegen

dnevnik-bg20 Aug, 08:39

Държавният дълг на САЩ премина рекордната граница от 40 трилиона долара

sydney-morning-herald20 Aug, 08:40

Australia reaches trillion-dollar debt for the first time

uz-daily20 Aug, 08:45

US National Debt Crosses Historic US$40 Trillion Mark

hotnews20 Aug, 08:59

Datoria publică a SUA a depășit un nou prag istoric

24ur20 Aug, 09:34

Hud udarec Trumpu: ameriški javni dolg prvič presegel 40.000 milijard

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tempo-english20 Aug, 10:38

US National Debt Tops $40 Trillion: How It Happens

The Guardian20 Aug, 10:47

Democrats and Republican outraged over $40tn national debt – US politics live

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mkd-mk20 Aug, 12:17

Американскиот јавен долг за прв пат надмина 40 трилиони долари

FT20 Aug, 13:00

America’s national debt hits record $40tn

Yahoo20 Aug, 13:15

America Hit $40 Trillion in Debt Months Early, and Your Household Budget Is Already Paying for It

die-presse20 Aug, 13:17

US-Staatsschulden über 40 Billionen – aber nicht nur die Höhe ist ein Problem [premium]

Al Jazeera20 Aug, 13:18

US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?

faz20 Aug, 13:19

USA: US-Staatsschulden erstmals über 40 Billionen Dollar

France 2420 Aug, 13:28

US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, dealing blow to Trump

nzz20 Aug, 13:34

Amerikas Schuldenberg hat die Marke von 40 Billionen Dollar überschritten. Wie lange geht das noch gut?

20-minuten20 Aug, 14:01Latest update

Staatsverschuldung der USA auf 40 Billionen Dollar gestiegen