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Debt beyond control? US borrowing exceeds GDP

As of May 2026, the US national debt has crossed the $38 trillion mark, with debt held by the public surpassing $31trillion, according to the US Congress Joint Economic Committee. This surge — driven by structural deficits, entitlement spending, and high interest costs — has pushed total debt above 100% of the entire American economy. This […]

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