Crisis Averted On The Debt Ceiling. For Now
Big Take5 Jun 2023

Crisis Averted On The Debt Ceiling. For Now

The months-long fight over raising the debt ceiling is finally over. That means the threat of the US defaulting on its debts, and the resulting economic crisis, is off the table – at least for the next two years. So what happened? And how will it shape the economy, the political climate, and future debt negotiations?

Bloomberg Congressional reporter Steven Dennis and White House reporter Jordan Fabian join guest host Nancy Cook to break down what the final agreement says and the impact it will have.

Read more: Debt-Limit Deal Clears Congress, Ending Threat of US Default

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