US will breach debt ceiling between July and October unless Congress acts, forecasters warn

US could default on debt as soon as July: Analysis

The federal government could default on its debt as soon as July, a new forecast from the Bipartisan Policy Center warns, raising pressure on Congress for action. The prominent think tank forecast ...

The Hill - 1d

U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by July, Analysis Finds

The Bipartisan Policy Center estimates that the so-called X-date could fall between mid-July and early October if Congress does not lift or suspend the nation’s debt limit.

The New York Times - 1d

Wyden: Democrats shouldn't make Republicans job ‘any easier’ by helping them raise debt limit

Sen. Ron Wyden (R-Ore.) on Monday said Democrats shouldn’t help Republicans tackle the debt ceiling this Congress, after a recent forecast warned the government was at risk of defaulting during the ...

The Hill - 1d

The Fed’s uncertainty doesn’t scare markets

Plus the debt ceiling and the end of QT

Financial Times - 5d

Senate Republicans push Trump for debt ceiling plan

The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.

Politico - Mar. 11

‘Remarkable sloppiness’: Trump officials’ chat breach shakes Washington

Law enforcement agencies silent on what legal experts say could be a violation of the US espionage act

Financial Times - 23h

Moody’s warns on deteriorating outlook for US public finances

Rating agency says Donald Trump’s policies could make it more difficult to offset rising deficit and debt

Financial Times - 5h

Congress must end legalized theft on US highways

Marine veteran Stephen Lara lost his life savings in a highway stop by Nevada State Police, who seized his cash, highlighting the need for the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act to protect ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Fed cuts US growth forecast as Trump’s policies weigh on outlook

Central bank also lifts inflation projection as chair Jay Powell warns of tariff impact

Financial Times - 5d

Government efficiency is good — fiscal responsibility is better

the need to raise the debt ceiling is symptomatic of a bigger issue: the federal government is broke.

The Hill - Mar. 18

Why 'excessive heat warnings' won't be part of the forecast

It may be hard to think about sweltering temperatures in early March but excessive heat watches and warnings are getting a new name.

The Hill - Mar. 11

Ray Dalio warns that mounting U.S. debt problems could lead to ‘shocking developments'

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio on Wednesday warned that a "very severe" supply-demand problem regarding U.S. debt could lead to shocking developments.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Europe’s defence spending spree risks debt crisis, warns Dutch politician

Pieter Omtzigt says EU’s €800bn military build-up could push up debt and interest rates

Financial Times - Mar. 18

Analogue's 4K Nintendo 64 Delayed To July, 8BitDo 64 Controllers Still Available

Retro hardware manufacturer Analogue has delayed its modernized Nintendo 64 to July 2025. Originally planned for a Q1 2025 release, the highly anticipated $250 console has been sold out since ...

GameSpot - Mar. 18

3 signs your credit card debt is overwhelming you, according to experts

Borrowers should recognize these early warning signs to address credit card debt before it becomes unmanageable.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Zelenskyy urges Trump to use ‘strength of America’ to force Moscow into ceasefire after US-Russia talks – Europe live

Ukraine president says pressure must be put on Russia after US president says talks between Witkoff and Putin were ‘productive’. Germany is close to unlocking the way to a massive increase in ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Cassidy: The national debt is crushing the American Dream

There are competing priorities in the reconciliation bill before Congress.

The Hill - Mar. 17

G7 warns Russia of expanded sanctions unless it backs ceasefire

Rubio joins other foreign ministers in seeking to ratchet up pressure on Vladimir Putin

Financial Times - Mar. 14

EU accuses Google and Apple of breaking its rules, risking Trump clash

Tech companies could be fined billions if EU finds they have breached the Digital Markets Act. Business live – latest updates The European Commission has accused the US tech companies Google ...

The Guardian - 6d

How Matt Gaetz poisoned the House Ethics Committee

The panel is still reeling from accusations of leaks and breaches of confidentiality in the previous Congress.

Politico - Mar. 18

How Matt Gaetz poisoned the House Ethics Committee

The panel is still reeling from accusations of leaks and breaches of confidentiality in the previous Congress.

Politico - Mar. 18

Forecasters Warn of ‘Wildfire Outbreak’ Across Texas and Oklahoma

Strong winds and dry conditions could help fuel fires in parts of the Southwest and the Plains on Friday.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

DOJ seeks to boot judge questioning Trump deportations, lawyer warns of 'constitutional crisis'

The Trump administration has used the wartime Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to Central America.

CNBC - Mar. 18

Judge blocks Trump from using 18th-century wartime act for deportations

Trump had invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport five Venezuelans, but order halted by judge. Alien Enemies Act: what is it and can Trump use it to deport gang members? Donald Trump ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Economists forecast slowing US growth and increased inflation

Also in today’s newsletter, US’s campaign against the Houthis and the man moving Meta to the right

Financial Times - Mar. 18

Judge warns of possible 'consequences' after DOJ pushback on questions about deportation flights

The Department of Justice accused the judge of "continuing to beat a dead horse" by asking specific questions about deportations under a rarely used wartime act.

NBC News - 6d

Starmer warns Putin of ‘severe consequences’ if he breaches peace deal

UK leader says Russia cannot veto how Ukraine defends itself as western military officials meet to draft security plans. Analysis: UK turns to the EU for defensive ties Vladimir Putin will ...

The Guardian - 5d

UK issues travel warning for US

The United Kingdom updated its advice for travel to the United States on Thursday, warning of harsh consequences for British passport holders who violate U.S. immigration laws. The notice comes ...

The Hill - 5d

5 ways seniors can tackle credit card debt

A new AARP survey suggests nearly half (47%) of adults 50 and older who carry credit card debt use their cards to pay for necessities like health care, car payments and housing.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act blasted as abuse of power

The White House’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to remove Venezuelans it has accused of being gang members is an abuse of war powers that critics say could open the door to mass deportations from a ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

US colleges warned of ‘enforcement actions’ over antisemitism allegations

Warning comes after cancellation of $400m in funding to Columbia and detention of student activist Mahmoud Khalil. The US education department’s civil rights office issued warnings on Monday to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Tories say rights act should not apply to deportations

Kemi Badenoch previously criticised how some foreign criminals and illegal migrants were using the act.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Jeffries calls for investigation of top Trump officials after bombshell military breach

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling for Congress to investigate top Trump administration officials in the wake of a bombshell revelation that The Atlantic’s top editor was ...

The Hill - 1d

London’s black cabs destined for extinction in 20 years, TfL warned

Centre for London says numbers are falling and wants the government to step up to support the industry. Black cabs could disappear from London’s roads in 20 years, a thinktank has warned, unless ...

The Guardian - 6d

The enduring love between Europe and the US will last long past today’s tensions

The ties between Europe and America run much deeper than the war in Ukraine.

The Hill - Mar. 16

Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels

Yahoo News - Mar. 11

How the gold bullion boom sent a US recession alarm blaring

Gold-adjusted GDP forecasts. Really!

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Republicans want to repeal Biden’s climate legacy. Good luck with that.

President Trump has used funding pauses and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to target climate initiatives by the federal government, but will need the help of Congress to repeal the ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Tariffs could impact longstanding electricity trade between US and Canada

The tariffs the Trump administration is imposing on Canada could disrupt the longstanding trade of electricity between the two countries.

ABC News - Mar. 11

US will breach debt ceiling between July and October unless Congress acts, forecasters warn

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