January 1, Debt Clock Ticking as US Nears $39 Trillion

Wyatt’s Take

• America’s debt is on pace to break $39 trillion.
• Debt grows about $71,800 every second.
• Congress scrambling to dodge a shutdown.

The country’s national debt is closing in on a historic $39 trillion. Government data shows it now sits near $38.5 trillion, and it is growing fast.

A report says the debt is rising by nearly $71,800 every second. That’s a big burden for taxpayers everywhere.

By the end of 2025, the federal debt had hit $37.64 trillion. One official source stated,

“In 2025, the national debt increased by $2.17 trillion compared to 2024.”

With government funding set to run out soon, Congress is racing to pass new spending to keep the doors open and avoid a shutdown.

America’s rising debt means future generations risk getting stuck paying bills from years past. Stay alert—what’s done in Washington affects kitchen tables across the heartland.

Wyatt Matters

When debt climbs this high, it’s the folks in Middle America who feel the pinch most. Big spending in Washington may sound far away, but it hits home when jobs, savings, and futures are at stake.

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