| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 20, 2026, 5 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 20, 2026, 5 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/story/us-national-debt-now-stands-40-trillion/19707192/ |
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The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering
milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare
and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal
spending.
The milestone figure was recorded just five months after t...