NYT
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The U.S. national debt reached 40 trillion dollars, according to Treasury Department records. President Trump nominated Jay Bhattacharya, a physician and researcher, to serve as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Bhattacharya has worked on pandemic policy and public health issues.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/briefing/us-debt-hits-40-trillion.html
