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Yes, the federal government borrows Social Security funds

Social Security

Yes, the debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart

Student Loans

VERIFYING 6 claims about the U.S. debt ceiling and potential default

Debt Ceiling

VERIFYING what a U.S. default could mean for your Social Security check

Debt Ceiling

Will Congress get paid if the U.S. defaults? Why no one knows

Debt Ceiling

No, the U.S. has never defaulted on its debt over failure to raise the debt ceiling

Debt Ceiling

Yes, Republicans lifted the debt ceiling without spending cuts under Trump

Debt Ceiling

Claim Republican debt ceiling bill cuts veterans’ benefits needs context

Debt Ceiling

U.S. debt ceiling and default: 5 Fast Facts

Debt Ceiling

No, the debt and the deficit are not the same thing

Debt Ceiling