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 Gas Prices Hit Six-Month Low: What's Driving the Downward Trend? READ MORE Barron's: Gold Prices Are About to Shoot Even Higher READ MORE BRICS: Scotiabank Says US Dollar To Fall in 2024 READ MORE Copper Prices Surge as Short Squeeze Sparks US Metal Rush READ MORE ECB Resists Market Pressure for Interest Rate Cuts READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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