US federal interest payments reach $1.3 trillion, exceeding total annual military spending. The figure marks a significant shift in federal budget allocation as debt service costs continue to rise.
US federal interest payments on national debt have reached $1.3 trillion, surpassing the total annual budget for military spending.
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US federal interest payments on national debt have reached $1.3 trillion, surpassing the total annual budget for military spending.
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