Steve Mnuchin to Congress: Raise the debt limit -- asap
With tax revenues coming in slower than forecast, the deadline for action is moving up, to GOP conservatives' chagrin
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Paul Ryan: Trump team understands seriousness of debt limit
The House speaker says the debate is over when and how to raise the U.S. borrowing limit – not whether it will be raised at all
Treasury secretary to begin steps to avoid default on national debt
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin wrote to lawmakers to inform them that he'll employ measures to avoid breaching the borrowing limit. The suspension of the limit expires Mar. 16
After Wall Street's solid 2016, what's next in 2017?
The outcome rests on several variables, including the Fed's actions and how Team Trump actually governs
3 visions for Trump's economy
Equity investors so far see lots of upside, but economists aren't so sure -- with some forecasts downright dour
President Obama signs 2-year budget deal
The House and Senate passed the deal last week that raises the debt ceiling and spending levels
Senate passes ambitious budget deal, sends it to Obama
Accord lifts debt ceiling into March 2017 and lifts spending levels for two fiscal years
Paul Ryan: Process behind negotiated budget deal "stinks"
Ryan negotiated a similar bipartisan budget deal in December 2013
Shutdown: How much impact does gov't closure really have?
CBS News' Anthony Mason discusses the short-term and long-term effects of the government shutdown on services, the economy and the credibility of the U.S
Sen. Coburn: We won't default if we don't raise the debt ceiling
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., talks about the debt ceiling showdown as well as alleged abuses of the federal disability insurance program
Cadillac unveils new Escalade
Cadillac unveiled its new Escalade and more of the latest MoneyWatch headlines
Sports Illustrated to feature Barbie
Barbie is striking a pose for Sports Illustrated, plus more MoneyWatch headlines
What's on the House agenda before John Boehner departs?
On the verge of selecting their next leader, House Republicans still have significant policy challenges on the horizon
Who is Jeb Bush's favorite superhero?
He says, "I'm kind of old school" when it comes to superheroes. Bush also weighed in on Biden's decision not to run for president and on the debt ceiling
GOP conservatives unveil debt ceiling hike that comes with steep price
The group wants to raise the debt ceiling through March 2017 and require mandatory spending cuts
Will Boehner be able to avert debt ceiling showdown?
With the speaker's race in chaos, the current leader may be the best person to get the debt limit raised
Treasury moves up debt limit deadline, pushes Congress to act
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew warns that the nation would run out of its borrowing authority earlier than expected
Carson: Annual debt battles a "stupid" way to govern
The presidential candidate also defended his comparison of modern gun control efforts and Hitler's rise in Germany
Conservatives want Paul Ryan to shake up the House
Rep. Mick Mulvaney, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, lays out conditions for accepting a possible Ryan bid for Speaker of the House
Trump: GOPers in Congress are "terrible negotiators"
The Republican presidential candidate said GOP congressional leaders aren't using their leverage properly
Congress faces looming deadlines amid chaos of House speaker election
Kevin McCarthy's withdrawal from the race for speaker adds pressure to Congress as it tries to meet some looming deadlines
Ben Carson unclear about his positions on debt ceiling, default
The GOP presidential contender dodged questions in an interview this week about whether he would allow the U.S. to default
Buffett on the economy, debt ceiling fight, and JPMorgan
In this "CBS This Morning" Extra, the "Sage of Omaha" talks to Charlie Rose
Twitter reveals IPO plans
Twitter has revealed plans to raise up to $1 billion in a public offering, plus more of the latest MoneyWatch headlines
Sec. Lew urges debt limit increase
Sec. Lew urges debt limit increase and more MoneyWatch headlines
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
