President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been undercut by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
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Aug 19, 2026
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
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By Alan Rappeport
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