‘Nothing has gotten better’: Focus group shares affordability concerns as US debt tops $40 trillion

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Published on August 20, 2026 • Originally reported by NBC News Top Stories. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
NBC News' Allie Canal and Sahil Kapur join Meet the Press NOW as the U.S. national debt tops a record-breaking $40 trillion. Ravi Agrawal, editor in chief of Foreign Policy, discusses President Trump's plans for an "Economic D-Day" for Iran. An NBC News focus group produced by Syracuse University and the research firms Engagious and Sago finds that affordability remains the top issue for voters ahead of November's midterm elections.
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