US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-08-20 04:42 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Tax & Budget, Elections, World News
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US national debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.
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