WASHINGTON -- While the concept of the debt ceiling might seem "in the weeds," it actually poses a very real threat to millions of Americans in a precarious economic period. If lawmakers on Capitol ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress is taking action Thursday to avert a government shutdown. However, lawmakers are doing so by not addressing the debt ceiling. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said if ...

As the U.S. hurtles closer to a default on its debt as early as next month, the economic consequences could prove devastating, especially for millions who stand to lose their jobs. Even a brief debt ...

The US debt rating is being challenged by a widening deficit that leaves the country’s “debt burden far above” rival AA rated ...

WASHINGTON — Terms and phrases like the "debt ceiling," reconciliation" and "continuing resolution" may sound like complicated government policies and procedures. However, the issues and policies are ...

The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act increased the debt limit to $41.2 trillion, or 136 percent of GDP. Some believe that Congress will have to raise the debt limit again before the 2026 ...