As debt surpasses $40 trillion, the bill for Washington spending comes due The Washington PostVance: Bessent has ‘very discreet plan’ to shrink $40 trillion national debt The HillBessent says there’s a ‘very good chance’ U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked CNBCHow Much the National Debt Grew Under Trump and Biden Time Magazine3 things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt NPR
