World U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues News Editor August 19, 2026 President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been undercut by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.FacebookShare on XLinkedInWhatsAppEmailCopy LinkLike this:Like Loading… Related Post navigation Previous Previous post: More Fed Officials Lost Patience About Elevated Inflation at Latest MeetingNext Next post: Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy Leave a ReplyCancel reply Related News World Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Airport Attacked Again, After Days of Houthi Strikes October 11, 2026 0 World Some Republicans Reject Trump’s Move to Import Diesel Fuel From Russia October 10, 2026 0