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U.S. national debt hits record $40 trillion, more than doubling in less than 10 years

CBS News · August 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM

America's national debt has climbed to $40 trillion after years of borrowing.

CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the Trump administration's response.

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