US Government Debt Passes $40 Trillion (Aug 2026)
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Total US government debt passed $40 trillion.
Who they are
The US government[1].
What they do
Total US government debt hit $40.05 trillion.
How it works
It reached that level around August 18, 2026, about four and a half years after topping $30 trillion.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under United States.
The engine's record — word for word
~2026-08-18 ("as of Tuesday"): Total US government debt hit $40.05 trillion, about four and a half years after topping $30 trillion. (1 source) [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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