US NATIONAL DEBT NEARLY $40 TRILLION AS DEFICITS CONTINUE TO GROW The U.S. national debt is approaching $40 trillion, highlighting the growing fiscal challenges facing the federal government as Washington continues to run large budget deficits. Gross federal debt stood at about $39.83 trillion as of Aug. 5, according to the Senate Joint Economic Committee. About $32.1 trillion was debt held by the public, while roughly $7.7 trillion represented intragovernmental holdings. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/us-national-debt-nearly-40-trillion-as-deficits-continue-to-grow/ar-AA2aczCl?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=6a80f11fd5bb46fb85a53ff76b44859c&ei=95(FXHedge)