Explainer-What is the U.S. debt ceiling?
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON The U.S. is rapidly approaching the deadline for Congress to pass a deal, reached
2023-05-29 20:21
Why this Washington debt limit showdown is different
Investors and the public have been content to largely brush off the slow-motion Washington march toward a self-imposed economic catastrophe.
2023-05-24 23:56
Explainer-Washington edges closer to debt ceiling deadline
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden is due to meet on Tuesday with the top Republicans
2023-05-09 18:27
McCarthy-Biden showdown is about much more than the US national debt
The clash between President Joe Biden and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy over the US debt will decide who is the most dominant figure in Washington for most of the next two years. And a failure by the two men to come to terms by this time next month would result in a national default that could have a profound impact on the economy and the 2024 election.
2023-05-09 12:20