Are you worried about the US defaulting on its debt?
The United States risks could run out of money to pay its bills if Congress is not able to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling. It could happen as soon as June 1, according to warnings from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and could have potentially have far-reaching and dire consequences for Americans, including people who receive benefit payments or run a small business or who are trying to buy a home.
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Bank CEOs huddle with Schumer on the debt ceiling
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and other leading bank executives during a meeting on Wednesday to push all members of Congress to take the threat of a disastrous default off the table, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.
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Biden says he's confident leaders will reach an agreement on debt limit
President Joe Biden on Wednesday sought to lay out how he'll continue to negotiate with congressional leaders on the budget to raise the debt ceiling -- underscoring that all parties agreed that the United States would not default.
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US debt ceiling: New negotiators aim to break deadlock
President Joe Biden has cut short a foreign trip as both sides race to strike a deal before 1 June.
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How to protect your investments in the debt ceiling standoff
No one can say yet which day the US Treasury would no longer be able to pay all the bills of the United States in full and on time if lawmakers refuse to raise the debt limit.
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Biden's past support of work requirements in safety net programs in the spotlight
With work requirements for safety net programs emerging as a central issue in the debt ceiling negotiations, President Joe Biden's past support of such mandates is a point of optimism for Republicans and of concern for his fellow Democrats.
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Coach Fights Umpire at Alabama U11 Baseball Game For Some Reason
Alabama youth baseball fight gets intense.
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Nigeria ambush: Four killed in attack on US convoy in Anambra
Washington says no US citizens were in the convoy attacked in the south-eastern Anambra state.
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Loafers Lodge: Police suspect arson in deadly New Zealand hostel fire
Investigators have so far found six bodies and warned that the death toll could rise.
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UBS says it was rushed into unwanted Credit Suisse rescue merger
By Kane Wu HONG KONG UBS Group AG was rushed into buying cross-town rival Credit Suisse Group AG
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How the debt ceiling showdown could play into China's hands and weaken US global power
President Joe Biden's pledge to the world that "America is back" after a period of political turbulence is looking a little shaky after a debt showdown with Republicans forced him to shorten an Asia-Pacific trip designed to showcase US power amid a challenge from China.
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MLB Insider: 3 stars who have bounced back during 2023 regular season
We're 1/4 through the MLB regular season, and these three stars have bounced back after disappointing 2022 seasons.In the first six weeks of the MLB regular season, there have been plenty of surprising developments.The St. Louis Cardinals struggling and spending the early weeks in last ...
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