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US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?

Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concern.

Published Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 13:18
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concern.

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