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US federal debt surpasses $40 trillion

A headline reports that US federal debt has exceeded $40 trillion and warns that the costs of government spending are coming due.

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Rising debt can increase pressure on US fiscal policy, borrowing costs and financial markets.

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  1. As debt surpasses $40 trillion, the bill for Washington spending comes due ↗adn.com · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC

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