The figures are stark, and they should be enough to shock any man who understands basic arithmetic. As of August 19, 2026, the total U.S. government debt crossed $40 trillion for the first time.
By Bram de Vries ·
The number is not merely an accounting entry; it is a physical weight, one that settles over the shared institutions like damp marble dust. As of Tuesday, the U.S.
By Elena Rossi ·
When I read about Scott Bessent using "financial engineering" to fund a $2 trillion annual deficit while leaving it untouched, my first reaction was not one of awe at complexity,…
By Alma Cordero ·