House votes to suspend debt ceiling in bid to craft budget and avoid new fiscal crisis. NBC's Steve Handelsman reports. (NBC News)
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In an effort to avoid financial disaster and the risk of default on the nation's debt, House members will vote today on whether to increase the government's borrowing power into May. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports. (TODAY)
Insisting that America is not a "deadbeat nation," President Obama demanded Congress authorize the U.S. to pay its bills lest the country default on its debts. NBC's Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News)
A new analysis finds the government could reach the debt ceiling limit as soon as February 15, two weeks sooner than expected which means IRS tax refunds could be delayed. Democratic strategist Tad Devine and MSNBC Contributor Robert Traynham discuss the impact of reaching the $16.4 trillion debt ceiling. (Jansing and Co)
A supermarket security camera shows a meat thief entering the store through the ceiling and stealing meat before hoisting himself back up to make an escape. WESH's Bob Kealing reports. (NBC News)
Journalist Hanna Rosin and her husband and boss, David Plotz, join TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb and talk about the rise of women in the workplace and in society. (TODAY)
House Speaker John Boehner responds to President Obama's national address regarding debt ceiling negotiations. (NBC News)
Anger grows across America over the gridlock on the debt crisis, as the President addresses the nation again about the looming meltdown. Several Americans sound off on the debt ceiling battle. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)
As President Obama and Congressional Republicans continue trying to work out their differences to reach a debt limit deal, the House on Tuesday will consider a controversial measure that calls for increasing the debt ceiling with only spending cuts, capping future spending and a balanced budget amendment to the constitution. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports. (TODAY)
President Obama warned Americans that social security checks may not go out next month if lawmakers fail to reach a deficit deal. NBC's Kristen Welker reports. (TODAY)