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U.S. national debt nearly $40 trillion as deficits continue to grow Headline from Just the News
About $32.1 trillion of the debt is held by the public, while roughly $7.7 trillion represents intragovernmental holdings.
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The Post & Email
$40 Trillion Debt is America’s Greatest Threat ↗ (opens The Post & Email) Published Aug 9, 2026
The Post & Email's feed description by Jeff Crouere, ©2026 (Aug. 9, 2026) — The U.S. federal government is several weeks away from reaching a disturbing milestone, surpassing $40 trillion in debt. The U.S. Senate just left for recess after passing another stopgap spending bill with no offsetting cuts.
Off Grid Survival
America Is About to Hit $40 Trillion in Debt: Prepare for the Economic Squeeze Before It Gets Worse ↗ (opens Off Grid Survival) Published Aug 13, 2026
Off Grid Survival's feed description America Is About to Hit $40 Trillion in Debt: Prepare for the Economic Squeeze Before It Gets Worse U.S. debt is nearing $40 trillion as borrowing costs, deficits, inflation and a weaker job market squeeze American families. Here’s how to prepare now.
Quartz
U.S. national debt is closing in on $40 trillion — and Bank of America says avoid bonds ↗ (opens Quartz) Published Aug 14, 2026
Quartz's feed description Bank of America's Michael Hartnett predicts the debt will reach $50 trillion by July 2029, reinforcing his "Anything But Bonds" strategy
Just the News
U.S. national debt nearly $40 trillion as deficits continue to grow ↗ (opens Just the News) Published Aug 14, 2026
Just the News's feed description About $32.1 trillion of the debt is held by the public, while roughly $7.7 trillion represents intragovernmental holdings.
