What you need to know about the 14th Amendment and the debt ceiling
Democratic lawmakers are pushing President Joe Biden to invoke his constitutional authority under the 14th Amendment to raise the nation’s debt limit without an act of Congress.
Biden has said he’s “considering” using it. What is the 14th Amendment, and how likely is Biden to use it? Here’s what you need to know:
What is the 14th Amendment and how does it relate to the debt ceiling?