https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-debt-tops-40-trillion-and-new-census-report-trump-is-touting-raises-concernsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-debt-tops-40-trillion-and-new-census-report-trump-is-touting-raises-concernshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-debt-tops-40-trillion-and-new-census-report-trump-is-touting-raises-concerns#u46099Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:57:00 +0000U.S. federal debt surpassed $40 trillion this week according to Treasury data. This total doubled in less than ten years, driven by pandemic spending and tax cuts. The surge increases national interest payments and may raise costs for consumer mortgage and auto loans. While the total debt is now a matter of public record, the specific distribution of that debt across different creditors remains a subject of analysis.Why it mattersThe rapid growth of the national debt affects the broader economy by influencing interest rates. Treasury data tracks these obligations as the government borrows to f https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-debt-tops-40-trillion-and-new-census-report-trump-is-touting-raises-concernshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-debt-tops-40-trillion-and-new-census-report-trump-is-touting-raises-concerns#u45841Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:25:21 +0000The United States' national debt has exceeded $40 trillion, sparking concerns among economists and politicians. This milestone comes as the country's borrowing binge continues, with the debt growing steadily over time. The issue has drawn attention from both sides of the political aisle, with Democrats expressing outrage and Republicans being blamed for the increase.Why it mattersThe US national debt has been rising for years, fueled by large budget deficits and a growing economy. The debt has significant implications for the country's fiscal health, potentially affecting intere