The U.S. has a uniquely strong economy that gives it the ability to recover from its debt, Elmendorf said. A true crisis would occur if the world stops seeing the U.S. as a safe place to store their ...

The curious minds at ColdFusion analyze America's debt crisis and why it is far worse than it seems. Recognizing the depth of this problem reveals potential risks for the economy and future ...

The U.S. debt has reached $37 trillion. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with billionaire and hedge fund manager Ray Dalio about the ramifications of the debt crisis.

Re “U.S. debt crisis will be worse than in Britain, France” (Sept. 23): Yes, the crisis is coming, unless we wake up. Both major political parties are in denial. Democrats want to spend more because ...