National Debt Tops $39 Trillion Amid Iran War
March 19, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Los Angeles Times

The U.S. national debt blasts past $39 trillion for the first time, hitting $39,016,762,910,245.14 as of March 17, fueled by massive budget deficits and reckless spending just weeks into the war in Iran. This milestone comes a mere five months after crossing $38 trillion, with experts warning of a $40 trillion mark before fall elections - a pace that's utterly unsustainable and burdens every American taxpayer. Read more about this...