U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
The U.S. national debt has reached $40 trillion while new oil deals between U.S. companies and Venezuela have been signed. Additionally, a controversial Census Bureau report cited by Donald Trump regarding noncitizen voting is facing scrutiny from data experts.
Why it matters
The intersection of fiscal milestones, international energy policy, and election integrity claims highlights the complex political landscape currently facing the U.S.
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The U.S. government's debt surpassed $40 trillion yesterday , and there are no signs that it will decrease. So far this year, Washington has added more than $2 trillion to the deficit .
U.S. oil companies have signed deals with Venezuela this week , the first such deals between the two countries in nearly two decades. Hunt Oil Company signed a contract to expand oil and gas production, while SLB signed an agreement for oil exploration. The deals come about eight months after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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