House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate

A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

• Jun 1, 2023

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.

• May 11, 2023

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."

• May 11, 2023

With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky

The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.

• Mar 24, 2023

Biden admin mulling TikTok ban if Chinese parent company doesn't divest

"If protecting national security is the objective, divestment doesn't solve the problem," a TikTok spokesperson told CBS News in a statement.

• Mar 16, 2023

Jan. 6 committee approves criminal referrals targeting Trump

The panel's seven Democrats and two Republicans voted unanimously to adopt its final report and urge the Justice Department to prosecute Trump.

• Dec 19, 2022