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Doing Whatever It Takes on Debt

But don’t give in to Republican extortion.

Everything You Need to Know About the Debt Ceiling

Congress controls how much money the United States can borrow. Here’s a look at why that is and what it means.

U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by June 1, Yellen Warns

Janet L. Yellen, the Treasury secretary, called on Congress to raise or suspend the debt limit so the United States could continue paying its...

Biden Faces His First Big Choice on Debt Limit

After Republicans passed a bill that pairs spending cuts and fossil fuel support with raising the nation’s borrowing cap, the president must decide when...

The Fight Over the Debt Limit

House Republicans are putting the economy at risk to push spending cuts.

Fact-Checking the Kickoff to Biden’s Re-election Campaign

The president omitted key context when discussing the federal deficit, exaggerated his approval ratings and misstated his family history.

After a Hellish Start and a Honeymoon, McCarthy Faces His First Big Test

The Republican speaker has stuck to partisan bills that have kept his party united. That ends with a tough vote to raise the debt...

The Debt Ceiling Debate Is About More Than Debt

Republicans’ opening bid to avert economic catastrophe by raising the nation’s borrowing limit focuses more on energy policy than reducing debt.

What’s in the House G.O.P. Debt Limit Bill

Republicans revealed a proposal on Wednesday that would cut federal spending and unravel parts of the Biden administration’s policy agenda in exchange for lifting...

The G.O.P.’s Fiscal Hawks Fly Far Away From Deficit Fights

After a decade of rising deficits and soaring debt, the top White House contenders, Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, show little interest in battling...

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