U.S. total government debt tops $40 trillion for first time

U.S. total government debt tops $40 trillion for first time

Source: www.washingtontimes.com · Section: politics · Bias: Right · Published: Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:53:07 GMT

The federal government has topped $40 trillion in total debt for the first time in history, setting a record for red ink.

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The same story across the political spectrum (2 sources)

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Right: US national debt hits $40 trillion milestone for first time ever — www.foxbusiness.com

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