2+ week, 6+ day ago   (828+ words) The US national debt has topped a record $40 trillion. It’s a grim milestone in the history of the nation’s fiscal health. America’s debt burden is rising faster than estimates just a few years ago, exacerbated by persistent deficits and soaring…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (72+ words) Smerconish: How did America get to $40 trillion in debt? CNN Smerconish: How did America get to $40 trillion in debt? Smerconish examines how the United States went from $10 trillion to $40 trillion in national debt, and why Washington has failed to address…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (73+ words) US debt tops $40 trillion under Trump's second term CNN US debt tops $40 trillion under Trump’s second term CNN Business Senior Reporter Matt Egan breaks down the drivers to the growing national debt, and what that means for everyday consumers. Kalshi…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (321+ words) The US federal debt hit a record $40 trillion on Tuesday, according to the Treasury Department. CNN’s Stephanie Yang explains what has contributed to the mounting debt and how it could impact Americans, businesses, and the government for years to come....