
Why the U.S. has a debt ceiling, while most other countries don't
The U.S. debt ceiling was raised by $2.5T, but it's been raised dozens of times since its 1917 creation.
LEARN MOREThe U.S. has never hit the cap on how much money it can borrow before, and experts say it would have "catastrophic" economic consequences if it does.
Union leadership cite unfavorable rulings from the nation’s top labor board and the Supreme Court under Trump, as well as unfulfilled promises.
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, and one factor influencing that decision is the global price of oil.
Officials at the Federal Reserve appear optimistic they can continue to curb inflation without plunging the economy into a recession.
Police arrested Connor Land and charged him with a misdemeanor count of unauthorized use of an electronic tracking device.
Bystanders on the dock of a Michigan park saved the life of a young man by jumping quickly in action.
Over the last few days, the mayor of El Paso says the city has received more than 2,000 migrants a day.