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National Debt Reaches New Milestone

Updated 2026-08-19 22:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, marking a significant financial milestone. The Treasury Department released the latest figures on Tuesday.

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Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story National debt marks new milestone The U.S. national debt crossed $40 trillion on Tuesday, according to newly released data from the Treasury Department. © AP Pho
2026-08-19 22:33 UTC
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