McCarthy ouster vote ahead as he confronts GOP critics in U.S. House
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) is confronting his critics head-on as he faces a historic challenge to oust him from leadership.
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Biden says looming government shutdown isn’t his fault. Will Americans agree?
Staring down a likely government shutdown, the White House wants to make sure any blame falls on House Republicans who want spending cuts.
McCarthy rejects Senate spending bill while scrambling for a House plan that averts a shutdown
The House and Senate are pursuing different paths to avert a government shutdown even though time is running out before funding expires after midnight on Saturday.
Debt Ceiling Deal: What’s In, What’s Out
Here’s a look at what’s in and what’s out of the agreement to avoid a U.S. government default.
Biden, McCarthy Reach Tentative Deal to Raise Debt Ceiling, Avoid U.S. Default
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle” to raise the nation’s legal debt ceiling late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal to limit federal spending and avert a potentially disastrous U.S. default.
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.
UPDATE: No Debt Ceiling Agreement in White House Meeting
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy both said they had a productive debt ceiling discussion late Monday at the White House, but there was no agreement as negotiators strained to raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
Biden, McCarthy to Meet Monday for Debt Ceiling Talks as Default Deadline Looms
President Joe Biden will meet in person Monday with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy about averting an economy-wrecking federal default.
Deal or Default? Biden, GOP Must Decide What’s on the Table
President Biden and congressional leaders are set to hold their first substantive meeting in months on how to avoid a U.S. government default.
U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy Elected House Speaker in 15th Vote
U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California) was elected House speaker on the 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming floor tensions boiling over, which involved Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers.
