Yellen Issues Debt Limit Warning to Congress
The Treasury secretary urged Congress to protect the full faith and credit of the United States by raising the debt limit.
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China Has Limited Firepower to Counter U.S. Tariffs
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Treasury secretary warns Congress as US nears its debt limit
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress on Friday that the U.S. will hit its debt limit unless the government takes "extraordinary measures" to avoid default. The notification likely means ...NBC News - 13h -
Janet Yellen says Treasury will need to take 'extraordinary measures' to avoid default next month
The notification to Congress is the clearest sign yet that the fight to avoid default will likely take place in the early months of the new Trump administration.NBC News - 1d -
Yellen: US will hit debt ceiling in mid- or late-January
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Musk pressure ‘nothing new’ for Congress, GOP senator says
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Russia warns of severe environmental damage from Black Sea oil spill
Two tankers were hit by storm in Kerch strait on 15 December, causing one to sink and another to run aground. Russia has warned of severe environmental damage from a huge oil spill in the Black Sea ...The Guardian - 13h -
Congress on edge over rampant "swatting" incidents
A new Congress is set to be sworn into office next week, ending a tumultuous campaign year. For those who hoped the end of the election would break the fever of politically violent threats and ...CBS News - 1d -
Yellen says extraordinary measures to avoid default will begin as soon as Jan. 14
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen suggested in a letter to Congress on Friday that the department doesn't think the U.S. will need to take "extraordinary measures" on Jan. 2 to avoid defaulting on ...The Hill - 1d -
Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by ...CBS News - 1d -
What happens if you don't pay credit card debt that's in collections?
There could be repercussions for not paying credit card debt that's gone into collections. Here's what they are.CBS News - 1d -
Yellow weather warning issued for Hogmanay
Forecasters warned a deluge of rain could bring "significant disruption" to the end of the year.BBC News - 1d -
Hogmanay plans at risk as severe weather warning issued for Scotland
Preparations for new year’s street parties under way as Met Office warns of ‘significant disruption’ due to heavy rain on 30 and 31 December. A severe weather warning is threatening to put a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Mass deportation won't solve illegal immigration issue
Mass deportation will not address the underlying causes of the illegal immigration crisis. A rational guest worker policy will.The Hill - 1d -
Candice Miller Contends With a Tangle of Debt After Her Husband’s Death
On Instagram, Candice Miller showed the world glittering parties and vacations. When her husband, Brandon Miller, died, he had $33.6 million in debt and just $8,000 in the bank.The New York Times - 1d -
Roy, Cruz named most active X posters in Congress: Report
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) were named the most active posters on the social platform X this year among all lawmakers in Congress, according to a recent report. The Dec. 17 ...The Hill - 2d -
Russia warns against 'hypotheses' after Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The Russia-bound passenger plane went down in Kazakhstan with the loss of 38 lives.BBC News - 2d -
What qualifies as a financial hardship for credit card debt forgiveness?
Certain types of financial hardships can make it easier to have your debt forgiven. Here's what they are.CBS News - 2d -
Kremlin warns against speculation that Russia shot down Azerbaijan Airlines flight
The Kremlin on Thursday warned against speculating about what may have caused an Azerbaijan Airlines flight to crash, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after an aviation expert said evidence ...NBC News - 2d -
Slot warns against underestimating PL rivals
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said his team cannot afford to underestimate anyone despite their growing lead at the top of the Premier League table.ESPN - 2d -
Fishermen warn industry at risk of being 'crushed'
The Scottish Fishermen's Federation said EU deals and offshore wind expansion could put hundreds of jobs at risk.BBC News - 2d -
Famine Warning for Northern Gaza Draws U.S. Rebuke and Raises Questions
The dispute highlights the difficulties with data collection in Gaza that have hampered humanitarian efforts since the war began.The New York Times - 3d -
Experts warn of mental health risks after rise in magic mushroom use
Reports that psilocybin can help some mental health conditions has led to increase in recreational use, which carries risks. Magic mushrooms are rapidly growing in popularity, sparking a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Missing congresswoman's case shows Congress needs new rules on attendance
Congresswoman Kay Granger, who had been absent from her office for six months due to health issues, was not held accountable by her colleagues, highlighting the lack of mechanisms to hold members ...The Hill - 3d -
Hunt warns Reeves against ‘declinism’ on UK’s prospects
Former Tory chancellor says Britain is strong in key growth sectors and should stop talking itself downFinancial Times - 3d -
NHL Insider Sends Harsh Warning To Matt Rempe
An NHL insider believes that Matt Rempe's NHL career will be in jeopardy if he doesn't lear from his mistakes.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
What rights do I have if my credit card debt is in collections?
By knowing these rights, you may be able to avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with debt collection.CBS News - 4d -
American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue
Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.BBC News - 4d -
Trump’s FCC nominee sends Disney warning letter over ABC
President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sent Disney CEO Bob Iger a letter warning that he would be "monitoring" ABC's negotiations with local stations to ...The Hill - 4d -
Spreading Famine Threatens Hundreds of Thousands of Lives in Sudan, Panel Warns
Some 24.6 million people—half of Sudan’s population—are experiencing food insecurity, which cements its status as the world’s worst hunger hot spot.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Warning signs for conservatives who want to draft Trump in their spending war
Hardliners openly admit they felt they lost every funding fight this year. They’re hoping the incoming president turns that around.Politico - 4d -
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists
Hong Kong police have announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based overseas, with bounties set at $1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to their arrestsABC News - 4d -
This home builder issued its third profit warning in three months. Its stock is tanking.
Britain’s Vistry Group on Tuesday issued its third profit warning in as many months, sending its already-battered stock spiraling lower.MarketWatch - 4d -
El Salvador's Congress approves ending ban on metals mining
El Salvador's Congress has approved a law that would lift the country’s seven-year-old ban on mining for metalsABC News - 4d -
Kay Granger’s Senior Living Revelation Draws Fresh Scrutiny to Aging Congress
Representative Kay Granger, Republican of Texas, has been largely absent from Capitol Hill since the summer and has moved into a retirement home.The New York Times - 5d -
Morrisons apologises after discount and delivery issues
The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.BBC News - 5d -
What is the 7-in-7 rule with credit card debt collectors?
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste tests our limits of empathy in 'Hard Truths'
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The presidential solution to taming the growing federal debt
The federal debt is growing rapidly due to Congress' incentives to spend, but the president's impoundment power could provide a natural counterbalance to this by allowing the president to trim ...The Hill - 5d -
Congress Delays Threatened DJI Drone Ban for a Year
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed without an amendment effectively banning the China-made drones, but left a door open for a prohibition in 12 months.Inc. - 5d
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