The US Treasury Department reported that total federal debt outstanding reached $40.41 trillion on October 21, 2026. This figure represents an increase of $301.5 billion from the previous month and a rise of $2.39 trillion compared to the same date in 2025. Debt held by the public accounted for $32.57 trillion, while intragovernmental holdings made up the remaining $7.85 trillion. Accrued interest expense for fiscal year 2026 reached $800 billion, with Treasury notes representing the largest portion of that cost.
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