Yellen sets new deadline for Congress to raise the debt ceiling: June 5
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says unless lawmakers raise the debt ceiling by June 5, the government won't have enough money to pay all of its bills.
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This obscure program lets Americans donate to help pay off the national debt
The U.S. debt has led to plenty of partisan fights and ... charitable gifts. For decades, a government program has been collecting donations from Americans who want to help pay off the national debt.
The latest on negotiations over raising the U.S. debt ceiling
House Republicans and the White House are racing to clinch a debt deal, with just days before the U.S. could run out of money to pay its bills.
5 things people get wrong about the debt ceiling saga
Did spending by President Biden and the Democrats rack up the country's debt? Is a default the same as a government shutdown? Here are answers to things people often get wrong about the debt ceiling.
Biden is counting on Shalanda Young to cut a spending deal Republicans can live with
Biden is leaning on Young's experience negotiating on Capitol Hill to help him find a way to cut through the raw politics of Washington and find an agreement to lift the debt ceiling.
3 ways to protect your money if the U.S. defaults on its debt
From social security payments to interest rates, a lot hinges on a debt-ceiling deal. Personal finance experts say you should prepare for a possible debt default as you would a recession.
Fact check: Debt ceiling myths and misconceptions
If you're confused about the debt ceiling battle being waged in Washington right now, you're not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions about what's behind the drama and what's at stake. We'll separate fact from fiction.
Boom Supersonic and Dimensional Energy announce sustainable aviation fuel agreement
Boom Supersonic, the aerospace startup that will be manufacturing i
Area rural populations grew during pandemic, reversing trend
Most of the seven counties in Northwest North Carolina that lost population in the previous decade saw some growth since the start of the pandemic.
So would a U.S. default really be that bad? Yes – And here's why
As the debt ceiling debate comes down to the wire, here is a look at some of the potential consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt for the first time in history.