The Department of the Treasury reported that total US federal debt outstanding reached $40.55 trillion on November 6. This figure represents an increase of $268.71 billion from October 7 and a rise of $2.43 trillion compared to the same date in 2025. Debt held by the public accounted for $32.76 trillion, while intragovernmental holdings made up the remaining $7.79 trillion. Accrued interest expense for October totaled $73.5 billion, with Treasury notes contributing the largest share at $45.8 billion.
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