US House Passes Last-Minute Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown Before Midterm ElectionsOctober 15, 2026
By Caleb WilsonAugust 18, 2026 Business U.S. Debt on Track to Hit $40 Trillion Sooner Than Expected as Bond Yields Surge U.S. debt is on track to hit $40 trillion months ahead of forecasts, as rising bond yields drive up borrowing costs and intensify concerns over fiscal sustainability in Washington.