US National Debt Surges Past $38 Trillion Amid Government Shutdown
1 sourceUpdated Oct 23, 2025
As the federal government shutdown drags on, the U.S. national debt has reached a historic milestone — surpassing $38 trillion for the first time, according to new data released Wednesday by the Treasury Department…
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