US national debt tops $40 trillion: These four charts offer more context

3 verified updates • corroborated by 4 independent sources • tracked since August 21, 2026

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12:31 AM 3 sources: Houston Chronicle, The Boston Globe, The Hill
Vance: Bessent has ‘very discreet plan’ to shrink $40 trillion national debt
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06:01 AM 1 source: The Hill
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08:31 AM 2 sources: Houston Chronicle, WCVB
US national debt tops $40 trillion: These four charts offer more context