From shutdown threats to debt ceiling showdowns, Washington has made high-stakes budget fights a familiar part of politics.

WASHINGTON -- While the concept of the debt ceiling might seem "in the weeds," it actually poses a very real threat to millions of Americans in a precarious economic period. If lawmakers on Capitol ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress is taking action Thursday to avert a government shutdown. However, lawmakers are doing so by not addressing the debt ceiling. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said if ...

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' by the Republican Party, driven by former President Donald Trump, is sparking intense debate in Washington.

We disagree with President Trump on many things, but we can find common ground on abolishing the debt ceiling. We’ve called for an end to the debt ceiling multiple times, and we’re asking our ...

The U.S. national debt has reached a staggering $38 trillion, marking a critical juncture in the nation’s fiscal policy. This figure translates to approximately $111,600 owed per American, ...

On Thursday, the White House announced that President Joe Biden has called together a group of top aides to study “all legal and policy options” for preventing future debt ceiling standoffs. The group ...

In July 2025, Congress narrowly avoided catastrophe by raising the debt ceiling to $41.1 trillion through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The reprieve was temporary. With the Congressional Budget ...