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An electronic display shows the national debt in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 19, 2026. The U.S. national debt exceeded a record 40 trillion USD.
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U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
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The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting has ties to a think tank aligned with him, raising concerns among experts.
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