National Review · Aug 21, 2026 10:30 UTC

America’s $40 Trillion Nightmare

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America’s $40 Trillion Nightmare

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The nation’s finances hit a grim milestone. <img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nationalreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/capitol-dome-money.jpg?fit=527%2C307&#038;ssl=1" />

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