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U.S. National Debt Tops $33 Trillion for First Time

The fiscal milestone comes as Congress is facing a new spending fight with a government shutdown looming.

Janet Yellen’s Trip to China: No Breakthroughs But 10 Hours of Talks

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, after 10 hours of meetings with Chinese officials, said the two sides would pursue “more frequent communication” despite their deep differences.

Wall St. Is Counting on a Debt Limit Trick That Could Entail Trouble

If the debt limit is breached, investors expect Treasury to put bond payments first. It’d be politically and practically fraught.

How ‘Extraordinary Measures’ Can Postpone a Debt Limit Disaster

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen will soon need to use accounting maneuvers to keep the United States from defaulting on its debt.