The U.S. gross national debt has surpassed $38 trillion for the first time, U.S. Treasury Department data shows.
The country's mounting debt comes as the government remains closed, disrupting the ec… [+2683 chars]
U.S. debt tops $38 trillion for the first time, worsened by government shutdown - CBS News
The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.
