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US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion
The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, doubling in the last decade under both Trump and Biden administrations. This financial burden continues to grow despite economic challenges.
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CNBC
Exports growth accelerated for a fifth straight month coming in at 23.2%. Economists polled by Reuters had estimated growth at 19.9%.
2026-08-20 00:01 UTC
Al Jazeera
The amount has doubled in the last decade, from Trump's first term through the Biden administration.
2026-08-19 23:59 UTC