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Rising US Debt Interest Costs Strain Federal Budget
Over 20% of US tax revenue now covers national debt interest as Treasury yields hit levels not seen in over two decades.
October 9, 2026, 06:26 AM·BeInCrypto

Over 20% of US tax revenue now covers national debt interest as Treasury yields hit levels not seen in over two decades.

US public debt has surpassed $40 trillion, with annual interest payments now exceeding national defense spending.
