The United States could default on its $36.2 trillion national debt as early as mid-July, unless Congress raises or suspends the debt ceiling, according to a new analysis released Monday by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC). The forecast, based on updated fiscal and economic data, places the so-cal led “X Date” — the day the government […] U.S. Could Default On $36.2 Trillion Debt By Mid-July Without Congressional Action ...read more read less