Follow the latest news on the major headlines of the day.HuffPost StaffMay 1, 2026, 11:09 AM UTCNational Debt Now Exceeds 100% Of GDPThe U.S. national debt has surpassed 100% of the country's GDP, according to new government data published on Thursday.U.S. debt stood at $31.265 trillion, while GDP over the past year was $31.216 trillion, meaning the debt-to-GDP ratio is now at 100.2%, as of March 31.This trend is set to continue, The Wall Street Journal noted, as the government is running large annual deficits.Read more at The Wall Street Journal.See All Updates|Close