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U.S. Debt Crisis Looms

Updated 2026-10-17 17:25 UTC 1 source Negative

The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, leading to concerns about rising interest payments and inflation impacting public services.

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The Hill
As the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion during Donald Trump's second term, critics warned that escalating interest payments and inflation are eroding public services and devaluing the dollar.
2026-10-17 17:00 UTC
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