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

Al Jazeera Friday 21 August 2026, 23:19 UTC 1 min read
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US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill NewsFeed US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill The US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast. Al Jazeera’s @EmmaWithrow explains how we got here, who America owes that money to, and why it matters. Published On 21 Aug 2026

US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill NewsFeed US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill The US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast. Al Jazeera’s @EmmaWithrow explains how we got here, who America owes that money to, and why it matters. Published On 21 Aug 2026
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