- The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T. NPR
- U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues The New York Times
- VOTE: Are you concerned about the United States’ $40 trillion national debt? WEAR-TV
- U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion mark for the first time CNBC
- US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden Reuters
