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The Congressional Budget Office estimates the government has borrowed $2 trillion since the start of fiscal year 2026, including $168 billion in August.
Published Sep 10, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ
Eleven months into fiscal year 2026, the U.S. government has added $2 trillion to the national debt, the Congressional Budget Office estimates. Borrowing totaled $168 billion in August alone.
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