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US National Debt Doubles to $40 Trillion Over a Decade

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  • The US national debt has doubled to $40 trillion over the past decade according to the US Department of the Treasury.
  • This increase is attributed to high spending during the administrations of Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden, along with rising interest rates.
  • In 2016, the national debt was below $20 trillion.
  • The Congressional Budget Office projected the debt would reach approximately $39.6 trillion by the end of the fiscal year 2026.
  • The rapid increase in debt has raised concerns about the government's borrowing needs and its impact on future interest rates.

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