When Could the U.S. Default Without a Debt Ceiling Deal?

Day-to-day cash flows In June show how Treasury may have to choose which bills to pay

In a matter of weeks, the U.S. could become unable to pay the nation’s bills. President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) plan to continue to meet this week after an impasse over raising the debt ceiling broke off talks Friday morning.

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