The U.S. debt tops a recordshattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T - Peer2Peer

The U.S. debt tops a recordshattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T

Aug 19, 2026

The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates — pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else.(Image credit: Tasos Katopodis)

https://www.npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-5937552/the-u-s-debt-tops-a-record-shattering-40-trillion-yes-with-a-t

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