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 ...
In contrast, a high national debt simply reflects that the government has issued a lot of currency that the public and ...
The U.S. national debt has reached a staggering $38 trillion, marking a critical juncture in the nation’s fiscal policy. This figure translates to approximately $111,600 owed per American, ...
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Treasury reports a $1T debt surge in under 3 months

The federal debt has jumped by roughly one trillion dollars in less than a quarter, a pace that would have been unthinkable a ...
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 ...
As millions of Americans default on their loans, perhaps it’s time to look in the mirror before we look to Washington.