What’s $40 Trillion?! Thu, 09/03/2026 - 6:00pm $40 Trillion is the amount of federal debt outstanding. It is a staggering number in absolute terms. And it is ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about What’s $40 Trillion?! Tags: News