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 Record High Credit Card Debt Strains American Finances Amid Inflation READ MORE Fed Leaves Rates Steady, Projects Fewer Cuts in 2024 Amid Slower Inflation READ MORE Food Wars Loom as Nations Hoard Supplies, Warns Agricultural Trader READ MORE Gold Prices Waver as Markets Await Inflation and Fed Signals READ MORE Ancient 2,300-Year-Old Gold Ring Unearthed in Jerusalem READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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