U.S. national debt crosses $40 trillion

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Aug 19U.S. national debt crosses $40 trillion
  2. Aug 21Only right-leaning coverage:What America’s $40 trillion debt means for taxpayers

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Last development · Aug 21 — What America’s $40 trillion debt means for taxpayers

How each side is putting it

Left

8 viewpoints
TimeLean Left· 39d ago

How Much the National Debt Grew Under Trump and Biden

AxiosLean Left· 39d ago

Here's how America's $40 trillion debt can hit your wallet

VoxLeft· 39d ago

The surprising way that America’s $40 trillion debt costs you

CheddarLean Left· 40d ago

America’s Debt Breaks the $40 Trillion Barrier

Fast CompanyLean Left· 40d ago

U.S. national debt crosses $40 trillion

Center

12 viewpoints
CBS NewsCenter· 39d ago

U.S. national debt hits record $40 trillion, more than doubling in less than 10 years

NewsweekCenter· 40d ago

How $40 Trillion National Debt Grew Under Trump Compared to Biden and Obama

Ran by 16 outlets across the spectrum· WSVN Miami, WHDH Boston, +8 more
WSVN MiamiLean Left· 40d ago

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

WHDH BostonLean Left· 40d ago

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

WKBN YoungstownCenter· 40d ago

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

East Idaho NewsCenter· 40d ago

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

WHO 13 Des MoinesCenter· 40d ago

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 40d ago

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· 40d ago

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 40d ago

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

WDIO DuluthCenter· 40d ago

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

KOB 4Center· 40d ago

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

UPICenter· 40d ago

U.S. national debt rises to record high $40 trillion

France 24Center· 40d ago

US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, dealing blow to Trump

Right

12 viewpoints
Washington ExaminerRight· 39d ago

What America’s $40 trillion debt means for taxpayers

Fox NewsRight· 39d ago

Washington is driving America toward a debt crisis we can't ignore any longer

The American ConservativeLean Right· 40d ago

U.S. Debt Tops $40 Trillion for First Time

Ran by 2 outlets· Blaze Media, Conservative Review
Blaze MediaRight· 40d ago

It took 200 years to reach $1 trillion in national debt. 2026 said, 'Hold my beer.'

Conservative ReviewRight· 40d ago

It took 200 years to reach $1 trillion in national debt. 2026 said, 'Hold my beer.'

Daily TorchRight· 40d ago

As National Debt Reaches $40 Trillion, A Sovereign Wealth Fund Might Be Just The Trump Card We Need

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Left

4 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· 38d ago

US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill

Al JazeeraLean Left· 40d ago

US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?

The GuardianLean Left· 40d ago

Democrats and Republican outraged over $40tn national debt – US politics live

Al JazeeraLean Left· 40d ago

US national debt passes record $40 trillion

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