https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-national-debt-hits-40-trillion-rising-by-90k-per-secondContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-national-debt-hits-40-trillion-rising-by-90k-per-secondhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-national-debt-hits-40-trillion-rising-by-90k-per-second#u46034Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:30:35 +0000The United States national debt has exceeded $40 trillion, doubling since 2017 under the administrations of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The debt is currently increasing at a rate of $90,000 per second. This milestone follows a period of rapid growth amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending.Why it mattersThe national debt has significant implications for the nation's interest payments and may affect mortgage and loan costs for citizens. The rapid growth of the debt has raised concerns about its sustainability and potential impact on the economy. The debt has grown substantially ove https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-national-debt-hits-40-trillion-rising-by-90k-per-secondhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-national-debt-hits-40-trillion-rising-by-90k-per-second#u45783Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:26:02 +0000The United States national debt has exceeded $40 trillion for the first time. The debt is currently increasing at a rate of $90,000 per second. This milestone follows a period of rapid growth where the total debt doubled since 2017 under the administrations of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. While some reports indicate borrowing costs are surging, other sources state that long-term borrowing costs have eased following government intervention. Scott Bessent has stepped in as a key figure managing US bonds amid the rising debt levels.Why it mattersThe rapid accumulation of debt creates tension betwe