Support WBURU.S. hits its debt limit and now risks defaulting on its billsRafael NamJanuary 19, 2023 ShareThe 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)