Debt ceiling: Why some are talking about the 14th Amendment as a solution

By Zach Halaschak

Published May 9, 2023 3:49pm ET

Debt ceiling: Why some are talking about the 14th Amendment as a solution — With Republicans and the White House at odds over raising the debt ceiling, some have suggested that President Joe Biden invoke the 14th Amendment to issue new debt without authorization from Congress. While the move would be politically fraught and constitutionally debatable, Biden could try to sidestep negotiations with Congress entirely to raise the debt […]

With Republicans and the White House at odds over raising the debt ceiling, some have suggested that President Joe Biden invoke the 14th Amendment to issue new debt without authorization from Congress.

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