U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-08-20 06:35 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Tax & Budget
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Government debt has eclipsed $40 trillion, passing yet another staggering benchmark for red ink, according to the Treasury Department.
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