United States debt hits $40 trillion for first time in history

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Aug 17Only lean-left coverage:National debt nears $40 trillion: How we got here and why it matters
Aug 18United States debt hits $40 trillion for first time in history

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· 40d ago

How did U.S. debt hit $40 trillion? Here's what to know

QuartzLean Left· 40d ago

U.S. national debt just hit $40 trillion for the first time

NPRLean Left· 40d ago

The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T.

Money Talks NewsLean Left· 42d ago

The National Debt Is About to Top $40 Trillion. Here’s Why the Stock Market Doesn’t Care — and Why You Should

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 42d ago

National debt nears $40 trillion: How we got here and why it matters

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CBS NewsCenter· 40d ago

National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years

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Washington ExaminerRight· 40d ago

National debt crosses $40 trillion in grim milestone

FOX BusinessLean Right· 40d ago

US national debt hits $40 trillion milestone for first time ever

Just the NewsLean Right· 41d ago

United States debt hits $40 trillion for first time in history

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The GuardianLean Left· 40d ago

US gross national debt tops $40tn for first time

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