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The federal debt surpassed $40 trillion Wednesday, rising from $39 trillion about five months earlier.
Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:08 PM EDT | WFMZZ
The United States government passed a milestone Wednesday as the national debt topped $40 trillion. That level is about $1 trillion higher than the $39 trillion reported roughly five months ago.
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The Milwaukee Brewers tied a modern-era Major League Baseball record with a 22-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 18. CBS Sports called the performance one of...
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