Democrats and Republican outraged over $40tn national debt – US politics live
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Democrats and Republican outraged over $40tn national debt – US politics live

Deficit has doubled over the past decade with spending growing under Trump and BidenUS gross national debt tops $40tn for first timeSign up for the US Breaking News emailHello and welcome to our live coverage of US politics.The US gross national debt reached $40tn for the first time on Wednesday, the highest in US history. Continue reading...

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The Guardian World — The Guardian World
20 August 2026
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