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The US National Debt. A Ticking Time Bomb?
The U.S. was once on track to eliminate its debt—now it’s nearing $37 trillion. What went wrong? From missed opportunities to looming crises, here’s how America’s fiscal spiral took shape.
Fronts Staff • June 30, 2025
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