CNBC's Rick Santelli talks to Rep. James Lankford, (R-OK), about today's Senate vote to increase the debt limit and extend Federal borrowing through May 18th.
Andrew Liveris, Dow Chemical chairman & CEO, discusses the chemical company's mixed fourth quarter results, and weighs in on how the company is managing commodity risk.
Martin Feldstein, Harvard University economics professor, provides an outlook for jobs and economic growth in 2013, and explains why he believes the Fed's policies are taking a dangerous direction.
Sen. John Thune, (R-SD), discusses whether the GOP will stick with the sequester, to force spending cuts. And John Hlinko, Left Action founder, and Steve Moore, Wall Street Journal, discuss.
Tim Speiss, Partner-In-Charge, EsinerAmper thinks U.S. lawmakers are putting serious consideration into spending cuts. He says the economic picture for the U.S. looks rosy in 2013.
Maya MacGuineas, Campaign to Fix the Debt, and Rolla Huff, Earthlink CEO, discuss whether Congress should let automatic spending cuts kick in to help get the nation's debt under control.
The new CNBC Fed Survey shows Wall Street pros want to send Washington an unambiguous message to reduce the red ink now, without more revenue increases.
Discussing how spending cuts might impact the U.S economy as well as the markets, with Danielle Hughes, Divine Capital founder & CEO, and Mark Luschini, Janney Montgomery Scott.
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke out on "Meet the Press," saying he thinks the sequester will happen. CNBC's John Harwood reports Republicans hope the sequester threat will produce Democratic concessions.
Senate Democrats are finally promising to pass a budget, however an internal memo promises tax hikes will be included, with Ari Melber, Nation Magazine correspondent; Kate Obsenshain, author of "Divider-In-Chief"; and Kay Bailey Hutchison, Former U.S. Senator (R-TX).
Former Gov. Phil Bredesen, (D-TN), discusses the ongoing battle to solve the government's spending problem, as politicians gather on Capitol Hill to discuss the nation's budget.
Debating whether Obama's remarks yesterday were actually intended to drive a wedge into the Republican Party. Mark Hannah, former campaign aide for John Kerry & Barack Obama; Kevin Madden, GOP strategist; and Ramesh Ponnuru, National Review, discuss motives behind the President's speech.
House Republicans propose a measure that includes a balanced budget requirement within 10 years. What's the likelihood of it going anywhere, With Robert Costa, National Review. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) and Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI) discuss.
CNBC's Brian Shactman and Robert Frank report on golf icon Phil Mickelson who said he "might have to make some changes," due to a tax increase. Will other wealthy Americans move because of higher taxes? Lindsey Piegza, FTN FInancial economist, shares her opinions.