US national debt tracker: See how much money the government owes in real time

Economist Peter Morici breaks down what the national debt is, why it ballooned to more than $34 trillion and what it means for Americans. The U.S. national debt is climbing at an astronomical pace and has shown no signs of slowing down despite the heightened scrutiny on government spending. The national debt — which measures what the U.S. owes its creditors — increased to…