The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to hit the debt ceiling next Thursday, prompting Secretary Janet Yellen to warn of "certain extraordinary measures" to avoid a catastrophic default. In response, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Republicans will protect Medicare and Social Security, while looking to balance the federal budget. Congress must now find a solution to the issue, as the Treasury Department's measures can only buy a limited amount of time.
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned Congress that the US will reach its debt limit on January 19th, and urged them to raise the limit to avoid a potential default. This sets up a major battle on Capitol Hill, as the government must take “extraordinary measures” to avoid a default. Yellen has warned of serious economic consequences if the debt limit is not raised in time.
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