Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says U.S. could hit debt limit in weeks

December 28, 2024 - 1:20pm EST
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Yellen told Congress her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures," or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as Jan. 14.

Jan 15 - 4:14am EST

Six of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Some will face easier paths than others.

Jan 15 - 4:13am EST

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin talks about why he and many of his Republican colleagues believe fire aid for California should only come if there are some strings attached.

Jan 15 - 4:13am EST

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin talks about why he and many of his Republican colleagues believe fire aid for California should only come if there are some strings attached.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 14 - 5:50pm EST

Democrats in the Minnesota House plan to boycott the state Capitol Tuesday by walking out of the first day of the legislative session. This after Republicans say they hold political control.

Jan 14 - 4:45pm EST

Pete Hegseth appeared before a Senate Committee for a public hearing on his nomination to be the next Secretary of Defense.