U.S. national debt smashes record to start 2026, hits $38.5 trillion and counting

America’s national debt crossed $38. 5 trillion in the opening month of 2026, pushing past a level the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget once expected around 2030. The negative rally traces back to pandemic-era spending that flooded the economy with federal cash as officials tried to keep businesses open, workers paid, and markets steady during […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/u-s-national-debt-hits-38-5-trillion-2026/