What happens to Social Security if the U.S. breaches the debt ceiling?
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
America's Debt Battle
Yellen: U.S. default would be a "catastrophe"
The treasury secretary also told G-7 finance ministers and central bank chiefs meeting in Japan that a first-ever U.S. default on its debts is "unthinkable."
Analysis: U.S. could hit debt limit "X-date" within weeks
The U.S. may be unable to pay its bills within weeks if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt ceiling.
Goldman Sachs CEO: Fiscal cliff a test of trust for U.S. investors
Lloyd Blankfein says going over fiscal cliff would shake confidence in investing in the United States
Ryan floats short-term debt limit increase idea
Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan says it would allow more time for Republicans to work on spending cuts with Democrats
Fitch warns of U.S. credit rating downgrade
Leading rating agency says battle over hiking debt ceiling lid jeopardizing triple-A rating
Pentagon preps hiring freeze, contract delays, just in case
Def. Sec. Leon Panetta warns: "Fiscal uncertainty has become a serious threat to our national security"
Poll: GOP to blame if "fiscal cliff" talks fail
A majority of Americans, including a third of Republicans, say the GOP would be to blame if Washington can't avert the "fiscal cliff"
Biden: Dems would compromise on "fiscal cliff"
Says real issue is what GOP willing to do to avert looming tax hikes, spending cuts
Election behind him, Obama to talk "fiscal cliff"
Many Dems hope president takes hard line in remarks, as GOP digs in heels against hiking taxes on big earners; Will he go down middle?
Dems: "Fiscal cliff" first, then tackle entitlements
Democrats say they're open to changes to Medicare, Social Security, but suggest it should be separate from "fiscal cliff" negotiations
Govs to Obama: Don't dump "fiscal cliff" costs on us
Six governors meet with the president today and plan to tell him that "fiscal cliff" fix should do more than shift cost to states
On "fiscal cliff", Obama appeals to former foes
Obama addresses the Business Roundtable today, a group that's had a contentious relationship with the president
Economist: Go over "fiscal cliff" if it means a better deal
Economist Mark Zandi tells Congress it has time to cut a deal, but they must get a good deal: "The uncertainty is killing us"
Biden stops at Costco to push WH tax agenda
The VP tries on watches, eats free samples and urges Congress to extend the Bush-era tax cuts for middle class people like Costco shoppers
Boehner rebuffs Republican open to Obama's tax agenda
House speaker rejects one Republican's plea to go along with Obama's plan to extend current tax rates for 98 percent of Americans
Obama urges public to press Congress on tax cuts
The president entreats voters: "Tell members of Congress what a $2,000 tax hike would mean to you"
Will tax deduction on mortgage interest face chopping block?
The tax deduction that helps save an average of $600 a year for 40 million Americans could be on the congressional carving block
Fiscal cliff: Compromise falling into place?
Democrats, Republicans suggest deal in the works with entitlement spending cuts, increasing revenue on the negotiating table
Obama: House GOP blocking progress for homeowners
In his weekly address president celebrates an uptick in new homes, says Congress may "come to their senses" if voters "give them a push"
Romney would want say in "fiscal cliff" talks: Report
If elected would seek, before inauguration, to head off looming huge defense cuts and end of Bush tax cuts: AP
Euro ministers agree on Spain bailout
Euro finance ministers say $36B can be ready for Spain's bailout by month's end
Spain borrowing rate hits danger zone
The yield on Spanish government debt reached 7 percent amid ongoing concerns about the country's banks
House denies debt limit hike -- but no matter
House of Representatives votes to deny $1.2 trillion debt limit increase, but it's just a symbolic move
Obama notifies Congress of debt limit hike
With the government in need of more money to borrow, Obama notified Congress Thursday that the debt limit needs to be raised again
Politics
In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over how
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states
ABC asks judge to block FCC early license review
Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme
GOP Super PAC pours $5 million into South Carolina Senate race, sources say
Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool seeks probe of potential misconduct
Hearing over effort to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia abruptly canceled
Conservative backlash after campaign ad shows lazy welfare recipient as White
Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" LA, San Diego during rally
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed by firing squad, Pentagon says
Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding
Trump sending ACA and Medicare checks, but will they offset costs?
Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate suit
Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News as a contributor
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Takeaways from Alito's CBS News interview
Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84
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