Rising U.S. Debt Surpasses $35 Trillion The U.S. national debt has surpassed $35 trillion for the first time as debates over taxes and spending loom. Despite this growing debt, presidential candidates have offered few solutions, and deep political divisions make it difficult to address the primary drivers of the debt, such as Social Security and Medicare. Rising interest rates and unexpected costs from federal programs have exacerbated the situation, with projections indicating the debt could reach $56 trillion by 2034. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Western Demand Propels Gold ETFs to Fourth Straight Month of Gains READ MORE What Is Velocity of Money & Why Is It VITAL To What Is Coming? READ MORE UAE Aims for Gold Standard in Online Trading Transparency READ MORE The Silver Institute: Demand Soars to Near-Record Highs in 2024 READ MORE Central Banks Warned to Stand Firm Against Inflation READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment