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U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade

By CNBC | 1 min read

U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade

# U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/us-government-debt-passes-40-trillion-mark-for-the-first-time.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*