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 Why Have Central Banks Been on a Gold-Buying Spree? READ MORE Gold Dips Present Buying Opportunities, Says UBS READ MORE The REAL Reason Costco & Walmart Are Selling GOLD & SILVER READ MORE December Sees Surge in U.S. Private Sector Jobs, Exceeding Forecasts READ MORE Top Financial CEOs Caution Against Complacency in Face of Global Threats READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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