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The US now spends more on the interest on its #debt ($1.2T) than on its defense.
Interest payments are now the single most expensive part of the US budget.
Thanks to #Trump & #Republicans…

National debt nears $40 trillion: How we got here and why it matters
The national debt is expected to hit a record high as soon as this week, crossing a major threshold of $40 trillion. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins explains why that milestone is a warning sign for many economists.

"Latino voters, data centers and Republican problems are giving Texas Democrats their highest hopes in 20 years"
And they will remain just that. Hopes.
#Texas #election #midterm #Democrats #Republicans #hope