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U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion | Durham News
The U.S. national debt just shattered the $40 trillion mark—up from $39 trillion just five months ago—driven by soaring defense costs, Social Security and Medicare, and ballooning interest payments. This rapid climb forces tough choices between military readiness and everyday affordability, while experts warn it’s already hiking mortgage and car loan rates, stifling business investment, and threatening future generations. With the debt limit looming at $41.1 trillion by late 2027, Congress faces another critical vote—and the U.S. fiscal outlook remains the most precarious among developed…
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