Friday, August 21, 2026 · Capitol Hill
THE NATIONAL DEBT CROSSED THE $40 TRILLION MARK, MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE...
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Rand Paul on X: The national debt crossed the $40 trillion mark, months ahead of schedule. Instead of paying for things as we go, Washington spends and spends. You and your family make a budget and live by it. Washington should as well.
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