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Here's why U.S. debt is surpassing GDP for the first time since World War II

CBS News May 5, 2026 · 10:52 pm Read Original
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Here's why U.S. debt is surpassing GDP for the first time since World War II

For the first time since World War II, the U.S. national debt has surpassed the size of its economy. CBS News MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.

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Source CBS News
Published May 5, 2026 · 10:52 pm
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