U.S. national debt reaches new high of $38.5 trillion

The national debt of the United States has surged to an unprecedented level, now totaling an astonishing $38.5 trillion, marking a significant milestone in the country’s fiscal history and raising concerns about the long-term economic implications of such an elevated debt figure. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/06/u-s-national-debt-reaches-new-high-of-usd38-5-trillion