WASHINGTON -- While the concept of the debt ceiling might seem "in the weeds," it actually poses a very real threat to millions of Americans in a precarious economic period. If lawmakers on Capitol ...

The government hit the debt ceiling back in January which blocked any net new debt from being created from January to June. Read more here.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress is taking action Thursday to avert a government shutdown. However, lawmakers are doing so by not addressing the debt ceiling. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said if ...

Members of the House on Tuesday pushed through a short-term increase to the nation's debt limit, ensuring the federal government can continue fully paying its bills into December and temporarily ...

As the U.S. hurtles closer to a default on its debt as early as next month, the economic consequences could prove devastating, especially for millions who stand to lose their jobs. Even a brief debt ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill recently got signed into law, reducing taxes for many Americans. But what will the hefty cuts mean for the U.S. national debt? Here’s how economic experts say the costs of ...