| Source | Fox Chicago |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 20, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 20, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/us-national-debt-surpasses-record-40-trillion |
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An electronic display shows the national debt in Washington, DC on August 19,
2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)
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#### The Brief
* * The national debt for the United States has now surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history.
* The recor...