U.S. risks debt default in early June, congressional budget office agrees

By: - May 15, 2023 6:23 am

Congressional Budget Office projections say that without changes to current law, the annual deficit will nearly double during the next 10 years to $2.7 trillion in 2033. (Photo by Marisa Demarco

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Jennifer Shutt
Jennifer Shutt

Jennifer covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include congressional policy, politics and legal challenges with a focus on health care, unemployment, housing and aid to families.

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