World May 22 Here’s what would happen to the global economy if the U.S. defaults on its debt If the debt crisis roiling Washington were eventually to send the U.S. crashing into recession, America's economy would hardly sink alone. The repercussions of a first-ever default on the federal debt would quickly reverberate around the world. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Politics Dec 15 Congress sends Biden $2.5 trillion debt limit hike, averting default Capping a marathon day, the House gave final approval to the legislation early Wednesday morning on a near-party-line 221-209 vote, defusing a volatile issue until after the 2022 midterm elections. By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press
Politics Dec 14 WATCH: Senate votes to raise debt limit by $2.5 trillion, avoiding default The bill is expected to clear the Senate on a party-line vote that garners no Republican support, with swift passage by the House likely to follow before it then heads to President Joe Biden’s desk. By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press
World Jun 29 Watch 4:11 On brink of default, Greece imposes cash crunch The Greek government closed all banks and made ready to default on a major debt payment after bailout talks with international creditors collapsed over the weekend. Greeks lined up at ATMS and rushed to gas stations, but were met with… By PBS News Hour