Live updates: US national debt hits record $40 trillion
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-08-20 20:42 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Tax & Budget, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy
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Specialist Dilip Patel works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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