The U.S. government has nearly $36 trillion of debt on issue and its bonds are the bedrock of the global financial system.

For the first time in history, the federal government ... fiscal commission could be crucial in addressing the United States’ national debt problem by providing a structured, collaborative ...

The debt ceiling's history dates back to 1917, when Congress gave the Treasury more borrowing flexibility to finance America's entry into World War One but with certain limits. Lawmakers approved ...

CBO Projects US Debt to Grow $23.9 Trillion in 10 Years, Not Including Costs of Extending Tax Cuts WASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt is slated to rise by $23.9 trillion over the next decade ...