Debt deal faces crucial votes as Biden, McCarthy seek votes, support
May 30, 2023
Biden says he feels good about the deal and its passage while McCarthy must deal with the rapid right Republicans who aren’t that happy.
Biden and McCarthy now must sell debt ceiling deal to a tough, split Congress
May 28, 2023
The deal “in principle” still faces an undiuclipined Congress and its warring factions.
Will Kevin McCarthy deliver a working deal to extend debt limit, avoid default?
May 28, 2023
As the Speaker seems to be near an agreement of extending the debt limit and avoid default, some will be surprised.
Biden calls debt deal close but work requirements remain unresolved
May 27, 2023
Work requirements for food stamp recipients appear to be a final sticking point to complete a deal and avoid default.
GOP partisanship pushes America to brink of financial ruin
May 25, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy claims the risky political stunt is “not my fault, which is yet another Republican lie.
Debt ceiling talks hung up over same disputes on spending
May 24, 2023
The stalled talks hang on the usual debate over spending: Republicans want it cut. Democrats are resisting.
No agreement on debt limit increase, but Biden and McCarthy claim meeting was productive
May 23, 2023
Each side praised the other’s seriousness, but basic differences remained. They are at odds over how to trim annual budget deficits.
With deadline looming, can Biden and McCarthy make a deal to avoid default?
May 22, 2023
In rollercoaster mishmash of partisanship that had started and stopped, a Monday morning meeting at the White House may be a last salvage attempt.
Optimism fades as partisanship brings halt to debt limit discussions
May 20, 2023
The optimism of Friday faded overnight as partisanship again takes over the debate on debt limits and possible default.
Biden says America ‘will not default’ on its debt
May 18, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is more pessimistic and says the GOP will not budge on its demands.