Politics Jun 03 What’s next after the debt limit deal for Congress and the presidential race By Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn
Politics Apr 26 WATCH: House approves GOP debt ceiling plan House Republicans have passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending. By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Dec 08 Watch 4:56 The U.S. debt ceiling, explained U.S. Senators are deciding how they'll vote on a deal to raise the debt ceiling, after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the first piece of a plan to avoid a default Tuesday night. Leaders in both parties are projecting… By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan
Politics Dec 07 Watch 3:04 What we know about Congress’ unusual solution to the debt ceiling disagreement The clock has been ticking on the next potential fiscal crisis for the U.S. Government. The nation’s debt ceiling could be reached as soon as next week, and the government might not have the funds to pay its bill. But… By Lisa Desjardins
Politics Oct 07 Watch 3:43 Some in GOP unhappy with McConnell over short-term debt deal with Dems After weeks of stalemate, Senators have reached agreement to temporarily raise the debt ceiling, shortly before Republicans prepared to block legislation to suspend the debt limit until December of next year. The agreement averts a possible economic crisis — for… By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan
Oct 07 Agreement reached on short-term debt ceiling fix By Kevin Freking, Josh Boak, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday an agreement has been reached with Republicans to extend the government's borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting a debt crisis. Continue reading
Sep 27 WATCH: GOP blocks bill to keep government going By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Republican senators blocked a bill Monday night to keep the government operating and allow federal borrowing, but Democrats aiming to avert a shutdown pledged to try again. Continue reading
May 31 Political Checklist: Debt Ceiling Vote Symbolism By PBS News Hour Political Editor David Chalian is joined by Senior Correspondents Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for a look at the debt ceiling vote and Sarah Palin's bus tour. Continue reading