Exclusive-Slimmed-down U.S. debt ceiling deal takes shape -sources
By Nandita Bose and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden and top Republican lawmaker Kevin McCarthy are
2023-05-25 23:54
How to protect your investments and finances as debt default worries grow
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen earlier this week reaffirmed Thursday June 1 as the deadline for the government to act. But with that X-date only one week away, there's still no deal to raise the debt ceiling -- putting Americans' finances in danger.
2023-05-25 23:45
Why China and Japan are praying the US won't default
As the clock ticks down toward an unprecedented US debt default, the world's second- and third-biggest economies are watching in fear.
2023-05-25 20:23
DBRS Morningstar puts U.S. triple-A rating on downgrade warning
LONDON Credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar put its rating for the United States on review for a downgrade
2023-05-25 19:50
White House, Republicans seek to close US debt-ceiling deal as deadline nears
By Moira Warburton and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON The White House and congressional Republicans on Thursday are expected to
2023-05-25 18:19
Target is being held hostage by an anti-LGBT campaign
During every Pride Month in June for the past decade, Target has sold merchandise for LGBTQ customers, employees and allies. But this year, Target faced an anti-LGBTQ campaign that went viral on social media.
2023-05-25 18:17
McCarthy set to send the House home without a debt limit deal
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appears set to send members home after votes on Thursday, signaling that debt negotiations with the White House will continue as the risk of a first-ever default grows.
2023-05-25 17:26
Social Security payments could be delayed due to debt ceiling impasse
If the US is not able to pay all its bills for the first time ever, senior citizens could quickly feel the pain.
2023-05-25 06:50
White House criticizes Republicans, says 'preventing default' is not a concession
By Andrea Shalal and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON The White House on Wednesday criticized Republicans and said averting default
2023-05-25 03:58
Are investors finally nervous about the US debt ceiling?
US financial markets falter as debt ceiling talks continue. So is Wall Street getting nervous?
2023-05-25 03:47
Change in tone in U.S. debt talks could prompt rating action before default -Moody's
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK Rating agency Moody's expects the U.S. government will continue to pay its debts
2023-05-25 02:17
7 LGBTQ Landmarks Besides the Stonewall Inn
Stonewall is the most famous, but it’s just one of many American sites that hold significance for LGBTQ history.
2023-05-25 01:55