The debt ceiling is the maximum amount the federal government is able to borrow to finance obligations that lawmakers and presidents have already approved.

Recent contention in the House speaker election has raised concerns about whether Kevin McCarthy will be able to corral Republican hardliners – who see a potential default as a way to force the government to cut back spending – and negotiate a deal with Democrats, who oppose any reductions. – CNN *************************************************************************
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