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Debt ceiling tests McCarthy, as GOP speaker rides breezily through fight of his career
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — One morning amid the debt ceiling crisis, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy climbed onto his mountain bike and took a ride...
What’s next on the debt ceiling: Selling the plan, and making a deal into a law
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — After weeks of negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have announced an “ agreement in principle ”...
Biden says debt deal ‘very close’ even as two sides far apart on work requirements
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — Work requirements for federal food aid recipients have emerged as a final sticking point in negotiations over the looming debt...
Deadline looming, Biden and McCarthy narrow in on budget deal to lift debt ceiling
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — Days from a deadline, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are narrowing in on a two-year budget deal...
Debt ceiling talks stuck on classic problem: Republicans demand spending cuts and Democrats resist
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — Debt ceiling negotiations are locked on a classic problem that has vexed, divided and disrupted Washington before: Republicans led by...
Biden leaning into global diplomacy to manage migration at US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — On President Joe Biden ’s first day in office, he handed Congress a legislative plan to modernize the nation’s immigration...
Debt limit standoff brings tough talk, little action as Biden, world leaders watch for progress
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — Debt limit negotiations between the White House and House Republicans hung over the weekend with tough talk but little action,...
Most say pair debt limit increase with deficit cuts, but few following debate closely: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — About two-thirds of U.S. adults say they are highly concerned about the impact on the national economy if the U.S....
Hopes for historic Pacific visit dashed after Biden cancels trip to Papua New Guinea
WELLINGTON, New Zealand ((DailyNews)) — Papua New Guinea had declared next Monday a public holiday in anticipation of an historic visit by U.S....
Biden declares ‘America will not default,’ says he’s confident of budget deal with GOP lawmakers
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — An optimistic President Joe Biden declared Wednesday he is confident the U.S. will avoid an unprecedented and potentially catastrophic debt...