#USNationalDebt The United States national debt has reached alarming levels, with the latest figures showing debt exceeding $37 trillion, according to multiple sources. Here’s a summary of the latest news based on available information: Rapid Debt Rise: The U.S. national debt has more than doubled in a decade, from $18 trillion in 2015 to more than $37 trillion by June 2025. The debt-to-GDP ratio is currently around 120-125%, near its highest level since World War II. Annual interest costs on the debt are set to surpass $1.1 trillion by 2024, surpassing defense spending and becoming the largest expense after Social Security.