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1 day ago

Biden says debt deal 'very close' even as two sides far apart on work requirements

Work requirements for federal food aid recipients have emerged as a final sticking point in negotiations over the looming debt crisis, even as President Joe Biden says a deal is “very close.”.

2 days ago

X marks the spot: Yellen tells Congress US could run out of money to pay all its bills by June 5

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has told Congress that the U.S. could default on its debt obligations by June 5 if lawmakers do not act in time to raise the federal debt ceiling.

2 days ago

Stock market today: World markets higher as US government debt talks said to make headway

World markets are mostly higher, lifted by optimism that Congress and the president can strike a deal to unlock a vote for lifting the U.S. government's debt ceiling.

2 days ago

Deadline looming, Biden and McCarthy narrow in on budget deal to lift debt ceiling

Days from a deadline, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are narrowing in on a two-year budget deal that could unlock a vote for lifting the nation’s debt ceiling.

3 days ago

On 3rd anniversary of George Floyd's death, Biden stops GOP-led effort to block DC police reform law

President Joe Biden on Thursday - the third anniversary of George Floyd’s murder - vetoed an effort led by congressional Republicans to overturn new District of Columbia law on improving police accountability.

3 days ago

Stock market today: World shares decline on worries over US debt; Germany slips into recession

Shares are mostly lower in Europe and Asia as investors watch for signs of progress on a deal to avert a default on U.S. government debt.

Debt ceiling explained: Why it's a struggle in Washington and how the impasse could end

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are to meet face to face on Monday after a weekend of on again, off again negotiations over raising the nation’s debt ceiling.

Most say pair debt limit increase with deficit cuts, but few following debate closely: AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds that most U.S. adults say they are highly concerned about the impact on the national economy if the U.S. debt limit is not increased and the government defaults on its loans.

Why a government default could be worse than a government shutdown

All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn’t increase the national debt limit has conjured up images of past government shutdowns.

Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee

A resolution to expel New York Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress is being referred to the House Ethics Committee.

George Santos expulsion coming before House as Democrats force vote

House Democrats are seeking to force a vote on expelling Rep. George Santos from Congress.

ChatGPT's chief to testify before Congress as concerns grow about artificial intelligence's risks

The head of the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT is set to testify before Congress as lawmakers call for new rules to guide the rapid development of AI technology.

Supreme Court to review Democratic lawmakers' suit over Trump hotel lease

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Biden administration appeal to limit lawsuits filed by members of Congress against the federal government, in a case that stems from disputes over what was the Trump International Hotel in Washington.

Modi’s Hindu nationalist party set to lose India's Karnataka state in polls ahead of national vote

An early vote counts shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party is set to lose Karnataka, the only southern India state it governs.

Ramaswamy proposes raising voting age to 25, unless people serve in military or pass a test

Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy says he wants the U.S. voting age raised to 25.

Debt limit fight: Trump tells GOP 'do a default' if needed, but talks with Biden in full swing

Searching for a budget deal amid the debt ceiling standoff, President Joe Biden says saving unspent COVID money is “on the table.”.

Supreme Court rules against Puerto Rican journalists seeking records from financial oversight board

The Supreme Court has ruled against an organization of Puerto Rican journalists in its quest for documents from the financial oversight board created to deal with the island territory’s bankruptcy.

Why Biden doesn't just use the 14th Amendment to address the debt limit crisis — What to know

President Joe Biden and his administration have been searching for ways he might act unilaterally to avoid an economic “calamity” if Congress can’t reach agreement to allow more federal borrowing.

Yellen: Different system needed to end repeated standoffs over US debt ceiling

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that in her personal opinion, the United States should adopt a different system for national finances that might forestall repeated standoffs with Congress over spending.

Lawsuit: Yellen should ignore 'unconstitutional' debt limit

A union of government employees sued Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and President Joe Biden to try to stop them from complying with the law that limits the government’s total debt, which the lawsuit contends is unconstitutional.

AP source: Biden would veto House GOP bill on immigration

President Joe Biden would veto a House GOP bill that aims to restrict asylum, build more border wall and cut a program that allows migrants a chance to stay in the U.S. lawfully.

GOP threatens Blinken contempt charge over Afghanistan docs

The House Foreign Affairs Committee's chairman has threatened to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress if the State Department doesn't turn over classified cables related to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Yellen: 'No good options' if Congress fails to act on debt

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says there are “no good options” for the United States to avoid an economic “calamity” if Congress fails to raise the nation’s $31 trillion-plus borrowing limit in the coming weeks.

Faster IRS offering better picture on looming debt 'X-date'

That big infusion of cash that Congress approved last year to shape up the beleaguered IRS is having an unexpected side benefit.

Debt limit deadline looms as Democrats, GOP spar on spending

Senate Democrats are trying hard to pressure Republicans into resolving the menacing impasse on the nation's debt ceiling.

Ban social media for kids? Fed-up parents in Senate say yes

Legislation introduced by four senators aims to prohibit all children under the age of 13 from using social media and would give parents more control over what teenagers under the age of 18 can access.

New legislation to counter China pushed by Senate Democrats

Senate Democrats have launched a new legislative effort aimed at taking on China.

Former CEOs of failed banks to testify before Senate panel

The former top executives of two failed banks will testify before Congress this month.

Stock market today: Asian markets track Wall Street decline

Asian shares have declined, tracking losses on Wall Street as shares of beleaguered banks tumbled again and worries about the economy deepened.

AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US

The Biden administration will continue to allow tens of thousands of Afghans who fled Taliban control more than two years ago to stay and work in the U.S. That is according to two White House officials familiar with the plan, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss details that haven’t been released.

Treasury's Yellen says US could default as soon as June 1

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has notified Congress that the U.S. could default on its debt as early as June 1, if legislators do not raise or suspend the nation’s borrowing authority before then and avert what could potentially become a global financial crisis.

AP Interview: Pelosi says Ukraine, democracy 'must win'

A year ago, Nancy Pelosi led a congressional delegation to Ukraine, then the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit Kyiv at the start of the Russian invasion.

Facing revolt, GOP spares ethanol in drive to cut spending

House Republicans are touting their debt limit package as a first step toward fiscal restraint.

Congress' anger at FBI shapes surveillance program's future

Growing anger at the FBI from both parties in Congress has become a major hurdle for U.S. intelligence agencies fighting to keep vast powers to collect foreign communications.

Latest push to revive Equal Rights Amendment fails in Senate

Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic measure to revive the Equal Rights Amendment, dealing yet another blow to supporters who have pushed for more than five decades to amend the Constitution to prohibit discrimination based on sex.

US nuclear weapons modernization plan spurs cost questions

The U.S. agency that oversees the nation's nuclear arsenal is moving ahead with plans to modernize production of key components that trigger the weapons.

Appeals court halts House interview with ex-Trump prosecutor

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked House Republicans from questioning a former Manhattan prosecutor about the criminal case against ex-President Donald Trump, the latest twist in a legal battle between Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office and the House Judiciary Committee.

House committee hears testimony on DC health data breach

A top administrator with Washington’s health insurance exchange apologized to House members on Wednesday for the data breach that resulted in the disclosure of personal information for thousands of users, including members of Congress.

Rail CEO repeats derailment apologies before Ohio Senate

Norfolk Southern’s CEO has reiterated apologies for the East Palestine train derailment and toxic chemical release as well as vows to make things right during his first testimony at the Ohio Legislature since the fiery accident.

Progressives focus on local-level wins to counter setbacks

For many progressives, the past decade has been littered with disappointments.

Biden to host Colombia leader Petro for White House talks

President Joe Biden is hosting Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for talks next week.

Military hospital chided for shift in Catholic pastoral care

The management of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has drawn criticism from a prominent archbishop -- and some members of Congress.

GOP attorney joins California race for Feinstein Senate seat

A Republican attorney and former congressional candidate has entered California's 2024 race for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Dianne Feinstein.

Ilhan Omar embarks on new path no longer defined by 'firsts'

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar is now in her third term and she's no longer defined by the “firsts” that accompanied her arrival in Congress.

Taiwan threat from China serious, House GOP chairman says

The chairman of the House Select Committee on China says the U.S. must take seriously the threat Beijing poses to Taiwan.

Intensity and insults rise as lawmakers debate debt ceiling

This year’s debt ceiling debate has a different feel to it for some lawmakers.

Gov't to start looking for bias in small business lending

Banks will need to start reporting the demographics and income of small business loan applicants under new rules published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday.

Milley: US has long way to go to build munitions stockpile

The top U.S. military officer says the Pentagon “has a long ways to go” to beef up its munitions stockpiles and ensure the country is ready for any large-scale war.

Why the debate over repealing Iraq War approval matters

Congress is now considering doing something it hasn’t done since the Vietnam War — repealing authorizations for the use of military force.

Congress approves measure to toss Biden's water protections

Congress on Wednesday approved a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways.

McConnell opposes as Senate nears repeal of Iraq war powers

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says he opposes repeal of the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq, arguing that that authority “bears directly on the threats we face today in Iraq and Syria from Iran-backed terrorists.”.

Let us know: Would your business be impacted if TikTok was banned?

Half of Americans say they have created a TikTok account — many using the platform to promote themselves or their businesses.

Rahul Gandhi gets 2 years for defamation of Indian PM Modi

An Indian court has found opposition leader Rahul Gandhi guilty of defamation over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surname.

Senate votes to keep 2001 authorization for war on terror

The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to continue congressional authorization for the use of military force in the global fight against terror, turning back an effort by Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to repeal the 2001 measure.

US review of Afghanistan withdrawal to be released in April

The White House says it plans to release next month the results of the long-delayed government review of the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

DC braces for 'robust oversight' after criminal code fiasco

President Joe Biden’s signature on a measure nullifying the recent overhaul of the District of Columbia criminal code marked the end of one bruising public fight between Congress and local lawmakers.

Yellen says bank situation ‘stabilizing,’ system is ‘sound’

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she's focused on stabilizing the U.S. banking system following regional bank failures in California and New York.

Army of lobbyists helped water down banking regulations

A handful of red-state Democrats were instrumental in helping Republicans secure a rollback of banking regulations sought by then-President Donald Trump in 2018.

Biden signs measure nullifying DC criminal code revisions

President Joe Biden has signed into law legislation officially nullifying the recent overhaul of the District of Columbia criminal code.

Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican House

President Joe Biden has issued the first veto of his presidency in an early sign of shifting White House relations with the new Congress since Republicans took control of the House in January.

Biden calls for tougher penalties for execs of failed banks

President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to allow regulators to impose tougher penalties on the executives of failed banks, including clawing back compensation and making it easier to bar them from working in the industry.

Yellen declares bank system sound, as new rescues ordered

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is firmly reassuring Congress and the nation that the U.S. banking system remains sound.

Biden says he's focused 'intensely' on lowering drug costs

President Joe Biden says his administration is focused “intensely” on lowering health care costs.

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies

A pioneer for women’s and family rights in Congress, former Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder, has died at the age of 82.

'It's hard to focus': Schools say American kids are hungry

When students don’t have enough to eat, it can affect their ability to learn and perform up to their ability.

Will it take market crash for Congress to raise debt limit?

What might it take to get President Joe Biden and Congress to reach a deal on raising the debt limit.

Jill Biden promotes cancer research in New Orleans

First lady Jill Biden visited a medical center in New Orleans to stress the importance of cancer research.

Lawmaker says FBI wrongly sought surveillance info about him

A Republican lawmaker has accused the FBI of wrongly searching for his name in foreign surveillance data, underscoring the challenges ahead for U.S. officials trying to persuade Congress to renew their authorities to collect huge swaths of communications.

Senate votes to block DC crime laws, Biden supportive

The Senate has voted to block new District of Columbia crime laws and overrule the city government as lawmakers in both parties have expressed concern about rising violent crime rates in cities nationwide.

Railroads propose safety reforms after fiery Ohio derailment

The major freight railroads have announced a number of steps they are taking to improve safety in the wake of last month's fiery Ohio derailment.

Veterans testify of 'catastrophic' impact of Afghan collapse

Active-service members and veterans have provided first-hand testimony in the House of Representatives about the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, describing in harrowing detail the carnage and death they witnessed on the ground.

After Breonna Taylor death, feds find police discrimination

The U.S. Justice Department has found Louisville police engaged in discrimination and a pattern of violating constitutional rights, after an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor.

Powell says 'no decision' on the Fed's next move on rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stressed Wednesday that the central bank’s policymakers have yet to decide how large an interest rate hike to impose at its next meeting in two weeks in its drive to defeat high inflation.

Biden upends politics, precedent in pivot on DC crime law

President Joe Biden’s support of a resolution to block new District of Columbia crime laws has split members of his own party amid rising concerns about crime in the nation’s capital and other cities.

Powell to face Senate grilling on Fed rates and inflation

If measures of the U.S. economy keep coming in hot, as they did in January, the Federal Reserve will likely have to raise interest rates even higher than it has already signaled — and keep them there longer — Chair Jerome Powell will likely warn in testimony to Congress on Tuesday.

Inflation pressures put Powell in spotlight before Congress

When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last appeared before Congress, in June 2022, inflation had reached a four-decade high of nearly 9% and showed no sign of easing.

DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control

The expected move next week in Congress to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with criminal justice and voting has created a political tempest in the nation’s capital, with local activists decrying it as the latest effort to undermine the city’s ability to determine its own future.

Echoes of Pelosi as new leadership era begins for Democrats

A new generation of House Democratic leaders taking over for Nancy Pelosi and her team has debuted at the party’s annual retreat.

Biden says he will sign effort to override new DC laws

President Joe Biden says he will sign a Republican-sponsored resolution blocking new District of Columbia laws that overhaul how the nation’s capital prosecutes and punishes crime.

Biden rallies Senate Democrats, endorses Republican measure

President Joe Biden has visited the Senate to demonstrate unity among Democrats — but he ended up endorsing a Republican priority instead.

McCarthy, GOP introduce measure to protect 'parents' rights'

House Republicans have introduced a bill to give parents more of a say in school curriculum.

Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies at Senate oversight hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday entitled “Oversight of the Department of Justice,” featuring testimony from Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has proposed legislation that would make railroads, like the one involved in last month’s fiery crash and toxic chemical release in Ohio, subject to a series of new federal safety regulations and financial consequences.

No evidence of fraud in weapons to Ukraine, watchdog says

The Pentagon's inspector general says his office has found no evidence yet that any of the billions of dollars in weapons and aid to Ukraine has been lost to corruption or diverted into the wrong hands.

US officials make case for renewing FISA surveillance powers

Biden administration officials are urging Congress to renew a surveillance program the U.S. government has long seen as vital in countering overseas threats of terrorism, cyberattacks and espionage operations.

New estimate U.S. could face default on debt by early June

A new estimate finds the U.S. could face an unprecedented default on its obligations as soon as early June if Congress does not act to lift the debt limit.

Buttigieg urges safety changes after fiery Ohio derailment

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants the nation’s freight railroads to immediately act to improve safety while regulators try to strengthen safety rules in the wake of a fiery derailment in Ohio that forced evacuations when toxic chemicals were released and burned.

Fetterman case highlights common stroke, depression link

Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke.

California's Rep. Lee files to seek Feinstein's Senate seat

California congresswoman Barbara Lee has filed paperwork to enter the race for the seat held by long-serving Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

CBO projects higher unemployment, slow exit from inflation

The Congressional Budget Office says it expects the U.S. economy to stagnate this year.

Yellen warns of 'catastrophe' if debt limit not raised

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning that the U.S. faces “economic catastrophe” if Congress and the White House don’t take action to raise the federal debt limit.

California 2024 US Senate contest kicks off at furious pace

California’s U.S. Senate race is kicking off at a hectic pace, with candidates holding competing events more than a year before the primary election.

20 years later, Senate eyes repeal of Iraq war authorization

The Senate will vote this month to repeal two decades-old measures that approved American military action in Iraq.

House votes to overturn DC criminal code and voting laws

The Republican-held House has launched the first salvo in what could be a long-running feud with the District of Columbia over self-government in the nation’s capital.

US House votes to condemn China over balloon surveillance

The U.S. House voted unanimously Thursday to condemn the Beijing government for its balloon surveillance program.

Biden's State of the Union draws audience of 27.3 million

An estimated 27.3 million people watched President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on television Tuesday night.

Biden warns of GOP plans for Medicare, Social Security cuts

When President Joe Biden suggested that Republicans want to slash Medicare and Social Security it brought howls of protests from the GOP side of the aisle during the State of the Union address.

Probe into US Olympic failings stunted by red tape in DC

More than two years since it was greenlighted by Congress, the panel established to probe the inner workings of the U.S. Olympics has yet to conduct a formal interview because of bureaucratic red tape in Washington.

Ex-Twitter execs deny pressure to block Hunter Biden story

Former Twitter executives conceded to Congress that they made a mistake by blocking a story about Hunter Biden, the president’s son, from the social media platform in the run-up to the 2020 election.

China says it was smeared in Biden State of the Union speech

China says it was smeared in U.S. President Joe Biden's State of the Union address that repeatedly mentioned competition between the two countries.

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