U.S. Debt hit $40 trillion, Trump talks WH pet projects with press corps

August 20, 2026 – 6am: Trump threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’ U.S. debt hits record high $40 trillion Failed Minnesota Gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell self-funds recount in Minnesota GOP primary First on MS NOW/David Rohde: Trump’s effort to undermine confidence in elections Republicans are no longer hosting in-person town halls with constituents: MS NOW/Mychael Schnell U.S.