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 ...

As the U.S. hurtles closer to a default on its debt as early as next month, the economic consequences could prove devastating, especially for millions who stand to lose their jobs. Even a brief debt ...

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 ...

U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., on Tuesday introduced legislation to rein in out-of-control Washington spending.

The diamond market downturn has hit the southern African country hard, with two successive economic contractions in 2024 and ...