US economy 'hangs in the balance' as debt limit impasse drag on - Yellen
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON The standoff over the federal debt limit is already having dire consequences for the
2023-05-16 18:26
Biden, McCarthy to meet as US debt-ceiling talks come down to wire
By David Morgan and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON Democratic President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy will
2023-05-16 18:17
Three in four Americans worry debt-ceiling default could hurt them: Reuters/Ipsos poll
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON Americans are worried about the prospect of the U.S. government defaulting if Congress fails
2023-05-16 18:16
US on track for June 1 default without debt ceiling hike, Treasury says
By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Treasury Department reiterated Monday it expects to be able to pay
2023-05-16 15:57
'I had no idea:' Florida teacher under investigation for showing Disney movie with gay character says she didn't know LGBTQ restriction applied to her class
A Florida teacher under a state investigation for showing a Disney movie featuring a gay character said she wasn't aware the state's controversial law banning instruction about certain LGBTQ topics had been recently expanded to apply to her grade level.
2023-05-16 15:27
Biden, McCarthy debt ceiling meeting planned for Tuesday afternoon
WASHINGTON A debt limit meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and top lawmakers including Republican House of Representatives
2023-05-16 07:17
Food aid cuts still 'red line' in debt ceiling talks, says Senate farm committee chair
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON Expanding work requirements for the largest U.S. food assistance program is still a "red
2023-05-16 04:25
US may default on debt as soon as June 1, Yellen reaffirms
It's still likely that the US could default on its obligations in early June if Congress doesn't act, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday.
2023-05-16 04:19
Republicans reject White House tax loophole proposal in debt talks -WaPo
WASHINGTON The White House last week gave Republican lawmakers a list of proposals to reduce the deficit by
2023-05-16 03:27
Fed monetary policy mechanics would be tested by US debt default
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK A default on U.S. Treasury debt would be a leap into the
2023-05-16 02:48
US Treasury's Adeyemo dismisses platinum coin to skirt debt ceiling
By David Lawder and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON The U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary on Monday dismissed the idea of
2023-05-16 00:55
Americans' debt surpasses $17 trillion for the first time
Americans' debt levels continue to climb to new heights at a time when economic conditions are becoming increasingly less stable.
2023-05-15 23:25