Skip to main content
Donate

Up Next

As GOP Field Takes Shape, Gingrich on Defensive Over...

As GOP Field Takes Shape, Gingrich on Defensive Over...

Video
7:28
Study: Early Treatment 'Extremely Impressive' in...

Study: Early Treatment 'Extremely Impressive' in...

Video
7:08
Uncertainty Reigns in Bahrain Amid Mix of Normalcy, State...

Uncertainty Reigns in Bahrain Amid Mix of Normalcy, State...

Video
14:00
The Quiet, Strange World of Moby

The Quiet, Strange World of Moby

Video
3:19
Author's New Book Traces Evolution of Information

Author's New Book Traces Evolution of Information

Video
7:44
Housing Market Still Plagued by Foreclosures, Mortgage...

Housing Market Still Plagued by Foreclosures, Mortgage...

Video
9:03
Prosecution, Defense Prepare for Another Strauss-Kahn...

Prosecution, Defense Prepare for Another Strauss-Kahn...

Video
9:02
Debate Over Rising Gas Prices Heats Up in Congress

Debate Over Rising Gas Prices Heats Up in Congress

Video
4:00
The Great Stagnation: Why Hasn't Recent Technology...

The Great Stagnation: Why Hasn't Recent Technology...

Video
8:56
Mississippi River Floodwater Could Create Long-Term Toxic...

Mississippi River Floodwater Could Create Long-Term Toxic...

Video
8:52
Los Angeles Artist Finds Inspiration in Everyday Places,...

Los Angeles Artist Finds Inspiration in Everyday Places,...

Video
4:55
Bahrain's Foreign Minister: We Haven't Been 'Acting as...

Bahrain's Foreign Minister: We Haven't Been 'Acting as...

Video
8:34
Back to Show
PBS News Hour

How Does the U.S. Debt Ceiling Work and Why Does it Matter?

The United States government hit the legal limit for the amount of money it can borrow Monday, but Treasury officials say they can take other measures to pay the bills. Ray Suarez discusses questions about how the debt ceiling works and the ongoing political debate with The New York Times' Binyamin Applebaum.
Support Provided By
January 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2026 Episode 23
January 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2026 Episode 22
January 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2026 Episode 21
January 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2026 Episode 20
January 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2026 Episode 19
January 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2026 Episode 16
January 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
56:46
Season 2026 Episode 15
January 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2026 Episode 14
January 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2026 Episode 13
January 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2026 Episode 12
January 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
January 11, 2026 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:52
Season 2026 Episode 11
January 11, 2026 - PBS News Weekend full episode
January 11, 2026 - PBS News Weekend full episode
January 10, 2026 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:44
Season 2026 Episode 10
January 10, 2026 - PBS News Weekend full episode
January 10, 2026 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Show more
Active loading indicator