Stocks are sliding today, with tech names dragging down the broader markets as Treasury yields trade near three-month highs and lawmakers in Washington continue their budget stalemate. And with a rising number of Fed vacancies, what might it mean for the central bank’s policy? And does it explain rising rates & the steepening yield curve? We’ll cover it all. Plus, soaring Nat Gas prices are causing more trouble in the UK and reverberating across the globe. We’ve got the latest details and the impact it could have here at home. And, Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen just issues a dire warning, saying if we don’t raise the debt ceiling, our country could face a financial crisis and a recession. We’ll discuss.