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Maya MacGuineas

Maya MacGuineas

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    US federal debt crosses 40 trillion dollars following treasury issuance

    The United States federal debt reached 40.047 trillion dollars on 18 August 2026, driven by higher borrowing costs, entitlement spending, and court-mandated tariff refunds.

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