US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic

chicagotribune.com/2025/10/22/us-38-trillion-debt

WASHINGTON — In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion Wednesday, a record number that highlights the accelerating accumulation of debt on America’s balance sheet.
It’s also the fastest accumulation of a trillion…

This story appeared on chicagotribune.com, 2025-10-22 21:51:44.
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