Politics May 30 Facing GOP backlash, McCarthy works to shore up votes for debt deal in time to prevent U.S. default By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics May 26 Deadline looming, Biden and McCarthy narrow in on budget deal to lift debt ceiling Days from a deadline, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are narrowing in on a two-year budget deal that could unlock a vote for lifting the nation’s debt ceiling. By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics May 01 Treasury Secretary Yellen says U.S. could hit debt ceiling as soon as June 1 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has notified Congress that the U.S. is projected to reach its debt limit as early as June 1, if the body does not raise or suspend the debt limit before then. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Nation Aug 10 U.S. Postal Service’s financial straits could disrupt daily mail delivery The Postal Service on Thursday reported a quarterly loss of $2.1 billion, compared to a $1.6 billion loss in the same period last year. By Hope Yen, Associated Press
Oct 16 Watch Sen. Ted Cruz says he won’t delay vote on debt deal Sen. Ted Cruz says he won't delay vote on debt deal…
Oct 16 Watch Reid, McConnell announce deal on Senate floor Reid, McConnell announce deal on Senate floor… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch Senate nears end of standoff with bipartisan plan on spending and debt ceiling The Senate was poised to support a bipartisan deal to fund the government though Jan. 15 and extend the debt limit until Feb. 17, just hours before the U.S. would have to default. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports. Gwen Ifill… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch Known as the ‘safest asset,’ bond market braces for U.S. debt ceiling deadline Known as the 'safest asset,' bond market braces for U.S. debt ceiling deadline… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch Will ‘artificially imposed crises’ have consequences for U.S. economic standing? Will 'artificially imposed crises' have consequences for U.S. economic standing?… Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch Defaulting on U.S bond obligations could cause ‘mother of all financial crises’ Defaulting on U.S bond obligations could cause 'mother of all financial crises'… Continue watching