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Heads in the Sand—The Unsustainable Numbers behind America’s $40 Trill Debt
In this episode of 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines America’s $40 trillion debt milestone, the Congressional Budget Office’s projections for future borrowing, and the rising cost of servicing the national debt. They discuss debt-to-GDP ratios, annual federal deficits, interest payments approaching $1 trillion per year, and the broader debate over whether Washington’s spending habits are creating risks for future generations. The United States has officially crossed a historic threshold: $40 trillion in gross federal debt. According to figures discussed in this…
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