Event Brief
National Debt Surpasses $39 Trillion in USA
Filed: Mar 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Summary: The gross national debt hit $39 trillion, marking a significant fiscal milestone for the USA.
WHO: Congressional Budget Office
WHAT: National debt surpasses $39 trillion
WHEN: Mar 23, 2026 at 2:37 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The gross national debt surpassed $39 trillion on March 17.
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