Event Brief
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion as Trump touts census report
By The BriefBrief · Sources (24)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. A new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting is linked to a think tank aligned with him, raising concerns among experts.
WHO: President Trump; experts
WHAT: U.S. debt surpasses $40 trillion and a census report on noncitizen voting Trump is touting is tied to a think tank aligned with him, prompting expert concerns.
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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