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According to financial experts, the fiscal year 2024 highlights a critical issue: the interest on the national debt hovers around an alarming $1.2 trillion. This figure reflects not only a burgeoning debt spiral but also signifies that even if Congress were to balance the budget entirely—a challenging feat—the country would still operate at a deficit over one trillion dollars. The current discourse among the media and politicians often overlooks this stark reality.