US National Debt Nears $40.4 Trillion, Rising by Almost $400 Billion in Two Months

The United States' sovereign debt has increased by nearly $400 billion in the two months since it surpassed the $40 trillion mark, according to data from the US Treasury Department. The national debt currently stands at approximately $40.4 trillion, representing a 1% increase since August 19, 2026. Analysts project that, based on current growth rates, the US national debt could exceed $50 trillion by 2030.