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
Politics Oct 07 Agreement reached on short-term debt ceiling fix 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. By Kevin Freking, Josh Boak, Associated Press
Politics Sep 27 WATCH: GOP blocks bill to keep government going 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. By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
May 31 Political Checklist: Debt Ceiling Vote Symbolism By PBS NewsHour 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