3 things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt
Aug 20, 2026
The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on the accumulated debt now costs the government more than $1 trillion a year.(Image credit: Mandel Ngan)
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/20/nx-s1-5939473/40-trillion-federal-debt
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