Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is planning to force the Senate to vote this week on a cut to…
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has extended the probable date that the U.S. will default on its sovereign debt payments absent…
Members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus are urging Speaker Kevin McCarthy not to compromise with President Joe Biden on…
The House Freedom Caucus has said that it will not entertain further discussion on the nation’s debt ceiling, indicating it…
Left-wing Democratic lawmakers in Congress are criticizing President Joe Biden for signaling an openness to impose work requirements on welfare…
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday expressed little confidence about negotiations between himself and President Joe Biden to reach a…
White House staff are reportedly pushing a deal on the debt ceiling as talks between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and…
Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Republicans in Congress should be willing to default on the national debt if…
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine has broken with his party and President Joe Biden on the debt ceiling, arguing…
Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California said Wednesday that Americans should “thank every Republican” for passing a debt limit bill…
As we enter 2023, there are at least three major problems that economic policymakers will have to deal with. We…
Senate Democrats Tuesday afternoon cleared a measure to lift the debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion, staving off a default through…
A bill that would enable Democrats to raise the debt ceiling without overcoming a Senate filibuster passed the chamber Thursday…
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina expressed regret on Fox News’ “Hannity” Thursday night over Republicans allowing a short-term…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was quick to disparage Republicans over their opposition to lifting the debt ceiling after the…