The debt ceiling debate is nearing its climax. After weeks of tense negotiations, we’re quickly nearing the August 2nd deadline. If an agreement isn’t reached by then, the U.S. loses its ability to borrow more money to cover its financial obligations. With all the twists and turns of the talks, it’s difficult for anybody to keep up with the latest developments. To do our part, we’ve created a series of products to break down the most impactful aspects of the debate.

Today, we’re recapping these products to provide a refresher on the debt ceiling debate fundamentals.

Our video “Beyond the Headlines: Understanding the Debt Ceiling” digs deeper, giving you a just-the-facts breakdown of how the debt ceiling works. Watch below:

Our infographic, “The History of the Debt Ceiling” takes a look back. As Washington spends at a faster and faster rate, the debt ceiling has been raised with increased frequency. The infographic visualizes this unfortunate trend. Click the image below to view:

Another infographic we produced provides an outside-inside perspective. We’ve all heard what pundits, lawmakers, and experts have said on the subject, but we wanted to hear from you. Our national poll gauged how the public feels about the preeminent spending debate in Washington. We then visualized the results of the poll in a handy infographic. Click the image below to view:

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