The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The United States’ debt surpassed a record $40 trillion Wednesday, a staggering milestone…
ONLY AVAILABLE IN PAID PLANS