The U.S. national debt is climbing at ... "This is not the future any of us want, and it’s no way to run a great nation like ...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said this week that while US government borrowing at current levels is "unsustainable," the current debt level is "very sustainable" and won't be a concern in the near-term.

The U.S. national ... debt because when the government spends more than it brings in, it has to borrow money. It does this by issuing bonds and Treasury securities, which other countries buy to ...

The federal government could default on its debt as soon as July ... order without risking the full faith and credit of the United States. Policymakers must commit to responsible budgeting ...

Moody's said that the U.S. government's fiscal strength is deteriorating due to widening budget deficits and a growing national debt, a trend which is expected to continue. U.S. Postmaster General ...