National debt hits $40 trillion and Prince Harry and Meghan to move to U.K.: Morning Rundown

The national debt hits $40 trillion with no slowing down in sight.

The national debt hits $40 trillion with no slowing down in sight. Hayden Panettiere’s death reignites discussion over the treatment of child stars in Hollywood. And why Florida could have an outsized role in the November election.

Here’s what to know today.

The country’s national debt now totals over $40 trillion, with no signs of slowing down. Since 2020, U.S. debt has grown 68%, while the deficit has doubled.

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American consumers are facing down higher prices on everything from credit cards to mortgages. And none of it seems to matter much in Washington.