House passes bi-partisan debt ceiling and budget cuts legislation 314-117
May 31, 2023
The Senate must next take up the bill with a deadline of Monday to avoid American’s first default on its debt.
Biden, McCarthy scramble for votes on debt ceiling deal
May 31, 2023
Both the President and the Speaker have to keep their parties in line to get enough votes for approval of the hard-fought debt ceiling deal to avoid government default.
GOP demands to force work for food stamp aid will increase federal spending
May 31, 2023
Instead of saving money, Republican proposals to force work for federal aid would add to the budget,, not reduce it.
GOP chairman want to charge FBI director with contempt over Biden family documents
May 31, 2023
In a move most view as partisan politics, Rep. James Cpmer claims the documents support his claims of “an alleged criminal scheme.” The FBI says no such scheme exists.
Americans want at least some affirmative action in college admissions
May 30, 2023
Poll shows most Americans want affirmative action in college enrollments but not one that dominates.
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.
Business groups embrace debt deal while rapid-right condemns it
May 29, 2023
The deal brings bipartisan support from the ones who should be abler to make it law.
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.
Biden-McCarthy reach agreement ‘in principle’ on debt ceiling
May 28, 2023
The deal still faces approval by a GOP House and a Democratic Senate.
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.