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May 19, 2023

Most Democrats support deficit reduction as part of debt ceiling fight: Poll

Overall, more than six in 10 Americans want some kind of deficit reduction measures to be paired with a debt limit increase

May 18, 2023

210 Democrats endorse plan to sidestep House GOP in debt limit fight

At the direction of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, 210 House Democrats have signed a discharge petition in the hopes of forcing a vote on a debt ceiling increase.

May 18, 2023

Chip Roy slams Air Force LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebration, says GOP should take drastic action against military

Chip Roy blasts Air Force plans to celebrate Pride Month, calls them a "ridiculous use of taxpayer dollars," says GOP should pull support from defense spending bill.

May 18, 2023

Lankford blasts wasteful spending, government 'fumbles': Million-dollar wine trails and Ecuador drag shows

Oklahoma GOP Senator James Lankford released the seventh volume of his "Federal Fumbles" report series taking aim at wasteful spending projects using taxpayer money.

May 18, 2023

Democrats warn Biden not to make a deal with McCarthy over debt ceiling

Democratic lawmakers are warning President Biden against negotiating with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy regarding the ongoing debt limit crisis.

May 17, 2023

Vermont Gov. Scott indecisive on proposed social programs championed by Democrats

Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday that he remains indecisive on potential vetoes of key Democratic agenda items, including clean heat mandates and DMV fee hikes.

May 17, 2023

Biden has shown no urgency in solving US debt default crisis: Sen. John Thune

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., discusses the media's largely dismissive coverage of the Durham report and weighs in on debt ceiling talks on 'America Reports.'

May 17, 2023

Biden refuses to accept work requirements for Medicaid in GOP debt ceiling talks

Biden rejected Republican proposals to increase work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries, even though he acknowledged supporting such requirements before.

May 11, 2023

McCarthy says Biden dragging his feet on debt ceiling: ‘They want a default more than they want a deal’

A meeting planned for Friday between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the looming debt ceiling crisis will now take place next week.

May 11, 2023

Plan to subsidize local emergency services, public works makes headway in WI Legislature

A plan by Wisconsin lawmakers to expand state aid for local governments has made headway in the Legislature, despite the threat of a potential veto by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.