Aug 19, 2026 1:53 PM
Updated Aug 19, 2026 6:59 PM
Are you concerned about the United States’ $40 trillion national debt?
Are you concerned about the United States’ $40 trillion national debt? Vote in the poll above or click here.
America’s national debt is set to top $40 trillion as soon as this week, months earlier than expected. Inflation, the war in Iran and mounting global debt are pushing investors away from government bonds, potentially driving borrowing costs higher, from Washington’s interest payments to Americans’ mortgages, car loans and business loans.
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