As debt surpasses $40 trillion, the bill for Washington spending comes due - The Washington Post

8/22/2026

As debt surpasses $40 trillion, the bill for Washington spending comes due  The Washington PostVance: Bessent has ‘very discreet plan’ to shrink $40 trillion national debt  The HillBessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked  CNBCHow Much the National Debt Grew Under Trump and Biden  Time Magazine3 things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt  NPR...

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