[News] Interest on the National Debt Just Passed $1 Trillion, Overtaking Defense
Net interest on the federal debt topped $1 trillion for the first time in fiscal year 2025, surpassing what the government spends on its military, as total debt crossed $39 trillion and the deficit held near 6 percent of the economy.
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