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strikeAug 20, 2026

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The U.S. Treasury reports the national debt has passed the $40 trillion mark — months earlier than previously expected, mostly due to lost revenue from President Trump’s tariffs.

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    The U.S. Treasury reports the national debt has passed the $40 trillion mark — months earlier than previously expected, mostly due to lost revenue from President Trump’s tariffs. And there’s no sign of deficit spending ending anytime soon, as the Pentagon seeks tens of billions o…

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This article serves as a report on the current state of affairs in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Its now November 1st 2026, 2 days out from the US midterms on the 3rd November. It's been relatively quiet on the front but I'm sure that wont stay that way.

Its a case of who can climb the ladder of escalation higher.

Location: Iran