Amna Nawaz
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National debt nears $40 trillion: How we got here and why it matters
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August 17, 2026
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5:34Now PlayingThe national debt is expected to hit a record high as soon as this week, crossing a major threshold of $40 trillion. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins explains why that milestone is a warning sign for many economists.
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