McCarthy’s Ouster Adds to Market Jitters

McCarthy’s Ouster Adds to Market Jitters

Stocks and bonds have tumbled worldwide, with the 30-year Treasury bill hitting a 16-year high. Investors are worried about the economy’s health.
Biden’s Debt Ceiling Strategy: Win in the Fine Print

Biden’s Debt Ceiling Strategy: Win in the Fine Print

The president and his negotiators believe they worked out a deal that allowed Republicans to claim big spending cuts even as the reality was far more modest.
How to Enforce a Debt Deal: Through ‘Meat-Ax’ Cuts Nobody Wants

How to Enforce a Debt Deal: Through ‘Meat-Ax’ Cuts Nobody Wants

The debt-limit legislation includes a provision meant to force both sides to pass additional bills following through on their deal: the threat of automatic cuts if they fail to do so.