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House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) speaks during a press conference on proposed legislation dealing with budgetary reform, as the deadline to avoid partial government shutdown nears at the Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 18, 2024. Photo by Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/REUTERS

Politics Jan 18

The federal debt tops $34 trillion and some in Congress want a commission to find ways to tackle it

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Economy Jun 02

U.S. Senators vote on debt ceiling legislation to avoid a historic default at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Watch 5:54
White House adviser Gene Sperling discusses bipartisan deal to raise debt ceiling

Crisis averted. That's the message from lawmakers as the bill to raise the debt ceiling makes its way to President Biden's desk. For the White House perspective on the deal, Amna Nawaz spoke with senior adviser Gene Sperling.

By Amna Nawaz

Politics Apr 26

U.S. President Joe Biden talks with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as they depart following the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 17, 2023. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS
As Biden, McCarthy clash on a federal debt plan, what are the key differences?

Staring down a fast-approaching deadline to raise the debt limit, they need to find some kind of common ground as they publicly jostle over the federal government's $31.4 trillion in debt.

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Politics Jan 30

A man walks away from the U.S Treasury Department in Washington, U.S., August 6, 2018. Photo by Brian Snyder/Reuters
Treasury Department to increase borrowing amid debt ceiling standoff

The move highlights the ongoing debate over federal spending that has overtaken Washington, as the U.S. government is on track to max out on its $31.4 trillion statutory borrowing authority — also known as the debt ceiling.

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Politics Jan 20

U.S. President Joe Biden departs for travel from Joint Base Andrews, to view storm-damaged areas of California's central coast, Maryland, U.S., January 19, 2023. Photo by Leah Mills/REUTERS
Biden’s first 2 years in office, by the numbers

President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday. That represents 730 days since his inauguration. The story of the first half of Biden's term — at least by the numbers — is a mixed bag.

By Associated Press

Aug 23

Biden administration forecasts $1.03 trillion deficit, down by nearly $400 billion

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

In full, this year's deficit will decline by $1.7 trillion, representing the single largest nominal decline in the federal deficit in American history, the Office of Management and Budget says.

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Sep 23

AP Explainer: Why the debt limit is again roiling Washington

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The idea of the U.S. government breaching its “debt limit” sounds scary. But what, exactly, are lawmakers in Washington fighting about?…

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Mar 04

CBO expects U.S. federal debt to double over next 30 years

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The long-term drivers of managing the debt are rising interest rates and spending on programs such as Social Security and Medicare.

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Feb 10

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What Trump’s proposed 2021 budget says about his policy priorities

President Trump unveiled a $4.8 trillion budget proposal for the 2021 fiscal year on Monday. His plan includes cuts to Medicaid and other social safety net programs, as well as an increase in funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

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Aug 01

WATCH: Senate approves budget and debt deal

A hard-won budget and debt deal easily cleared the Senate on Thursday, powered by President Donald Trump's endorsement and a bipartisan drive to cement recent spending increases for the Pentagon and domestic agencies.

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