Interest on US public debt hit a record $1.36 trillion in FY2026, up 12% YoY. It now accounts for 25% of federal receipts. Social Security spending also reached a record $1.67 trillion. At this pace, interest costs will exceed Social Security as the largest outlay by end of 2028.
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