US National Debt Surpasses $38 Trillion Amid Growing Concerns

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The US gross national debt has surpassed $38 trillion, marking the fastest increase outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about higher inflation, borrowing costs, and future economic stability amid ongoing government spending debates.
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