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US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill

6 outlets 6 reports 77 hours World
marketwatch.com finance.yahoo.com newsweek.com npr.org france24.com aljazeera.com
18 August 2026
20:33 marketwatch.com first
The national debt is about to hit $40 trillion. Here’s how it can hurt Americans.
19 August 2026
17:50 finance.yahoo.com +21h
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. How soaring federal debt affects you personally.
20 August 2026
06:21 newsweek.com +12h
National Debt Tops $40 Trillion: Where Trump's Economic Approval Stands
13:30 npr.org +7h
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
15:28 france24.com +1h
US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, dealing blow to Trump
22 August 2026
01:19 aljazeera.com +33h
US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill
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