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flag U.S. debt exceeds $38 trillion, with foreign holdings dropping below 15%, raising stability concerns.

flag U.S. national debt has surpassed $38 trillion, with foreign ownership of Treasury securities falling to under 15% from over 40% in the early 2010s. flag Private investors, especially hedge funds—many based in the Cayman Islands—now play a larger role, contributing to higher, more volatile interest rates. flag This shift raises concerns about financial stability, as interest payments now exceed defense spending. flag Despite market signals, fiscal deficits continue to grow, and experts warn that without a bipartisan plan combining tax increases and spending cuts, long-term risks to economic and national security will rise.

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