As the U.S. Treasury shells out $95 billion a month in interest to cover deficits, Trump pitches a $1.3 trillion payout to voters if Republicans win the midterms

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As the U.S. Treasury shells out $95 billion a month in interest to cover deficits, Trump pitches a $1.3 trillion payout to voters if Republicans win the midtermsWorldPing
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What happened

For the past 11 months, the CBO reported yesterday, the U.S.

Treasury has spent $1.05 trillion servicing national debt—approximately $95 billion every month.

Key facts

  • For the past 11 months, the CBO reported yesterday, the U.S.
  • Treasury has spent $1.05 trillion servicing national debt—approximately $95 billion every month.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:39:16 UTC.

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