AdvertisementU.S. hits its debt limit and now risks defaulting on its billsJanuary 19, 2023Rafael NamfacebookEmailThe U.S. Capitol Building is seen on Jan. 19, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. reached its debt limit on Thursday and is resorting to extraordinary measures to avoid defaulting on its debt. (Getty Images)