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U.S. Adds $1.2 Trillion to National Debt in Six Months

The Congressional Budget Office reports the federal government borrowed $1.2 trillion over the past six months, including $163 billion in March.

Published Apr 9, 2026, 12:09 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Congressional Budget Office reports the U.S. government added $1.2 trillion to the national debt over the past six months. The CBO says the government borrowed $163 billion during March alone.