That would far surpass the record set in the aftermath of World War II. And as soon as Tuesday, the Treasury Department will begin “extraordinary measures” to prevent the federal government ...

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the U.S. government’s fiscal health is bleak, with debt and deficits set to reach record levels.

The US treasury department will start taking “extraordinary measures” next week to avoid risking a default on government debt, secretary Janet Yellen said Friday, days before President-elect ...

The US Treasury Department will start taking "extraordinary measures" next week to avoid risking a default on government debt, Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday, days before President-elect ...