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America’s national debt crossed $38.5 trillion in the opening month of 2026, pushing past a level the Committee for a ...

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The national debt now stands at more than $38 trillion. The tariff revenue we rake in is just a drop in the bucket compared to that amount. The Trump administration has proposed using tariff revenue ...

America's debt has the potential not only to destabilize the economy, but to drive democracy even closer to the edge. Credit: Getty Images. America has a $38 trillion national debt, about 120% of GDP, ...

The U.S. government’s gross national debt – the total amount of money owed its creditors and other financial obligations – hit a record high of more than $38 trillion on Oct. 22, the Treasury ...

The U.S reached a new milestone in its national debt, surpassing $38 trillion, according to the latest figures from the Treasury Department. This record-breaking number comes as the government remains ...

The U.S. national debt is nearly $30 trillion—but is that bad? The Wall Street Journal explains how the debt affects everyone, and when it becomes unsustainable. Wall Street Is Sounding the Alarm on U ...

The US national debt surpassed another historic milestone as it topped $38 trillion for the first time this week, as the federal government continues to rack up debt at a record-setting pace. New data ...