Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from risk of default
The White House says President Biden signed the debt ceiling bill in private.
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Biden celebrates a “crisis averted” in Oval Office address on bipartisan debt ceiling deal
President Biden celebrated a “crisis averted” as he prepared to sign a budget agreement that eliminates the potential for an unprecedented government default.
Senate Gives Final Approval to Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending It to President Biden
The Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package before the fast-approaching government default deadline.
Treasury Secretary: Debt Ceiling Deadline Now June 5
The government has announced a new June 5 default deadline, dragging the White House and Republicans toward another week of negotiations over cutting spending and raising the nation’s legal debt limit.
Washington Lawmakers Leave Town for Weekend without Debt Ceiling Deal
Lawmakers are not expected back at work until Tuesday, just two days from June 1, when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could start running out of cash to pay its bills and face a federal default.
Debt Limit Talks in Standstill Between Republicans, White House
Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill Friday after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “pause” negotiations, and a White House official acknowledged there are “real differences” that are making talks difficult.
House Republicans Set to Pass New Asylum Restrictions as Title 42 Ends; Biden Promises Veto
House Republicans were on track Thursday to pass a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.
Sen. Mitch McConnell Opposes Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s Blockade of Military Nominees over Pentagon Abortion Policy
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says he won’t support fellow Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s blockade of military nominees, backing Democrats and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin instead.
NY Congressman Charged with Fraud, Including Stealing from His Campaign
U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire,, while cheating to collect unemployment benefits.
Sen. Katie Britt, Others in U.S. Senate, Want Social Media Ban for Children
A bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt and three other senators would ban all children under the age of 13 from using social media.
