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Senate Dems short circuit Mayorkas trial: The Senate voted to deem both articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/17/congress/senate-dems-short-circuit-mayorkas-trial-00152876
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
HAPPENING NOW: Columbia University administrators testify in a House Education committee hearing on response to anti-Semitism. abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/columbia-university-president-testify-congress-college-conflicts-israel-109336465
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Ukraine aid again considered in Congress
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-pentagon-holds-news-briefing-as-ukraine-aid-again-considered-in-congress
HAPPENING NOW: The Senate Homeland Security committee holds a hearing on Boeing safety concerns. abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/boeing-spotlight-congress-calls-whistleblower-testify-defects-planes-109336275
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
Ukraine weapons package ‘ready to go’ once aid bill clears Congress: It will take less than a week, U.S. officials say, for a resupply of some weapons to reach ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/19/ukraine-us-weapons-house-aid-bill/
How the 1989 Lok Sabha election changed Indian politics: The downfall of the Indian National Congress in the late 1980s marked the beginning of coalition ...
thehindu.com/news/national/1989-election-coalition-politics-india-congress-loss-victory-rajiv-gandhi-vp-singh/article67679186.ece
‘I’m pissed’: Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro blasts justice system before heading to federal prison
politico.com/news/2024/03/19/peter-navarro-prison-miami-00147790
Quick Glance: Peter Navarro Reports to Prison for Defiance of Congress
- Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison on Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, making him the first senior Trump administration official to be imprisoned for a crime related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony from the House committee investigating the riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
- Prior to his incarceration at the federal prison in Miami, Navarro defiantly addressed reporters, labeling his conviction as the “partisan weaponization of the judicial system.
- After casting his vote in Florida on Tuesday, Trump was questioned about Navarro.
Capitol Police hire special prosecutors to handle rise in threats against Congress
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/capitol-police-special-prosecutors-threats-against-congress.html
Budget deal would effectively ban Pride flags at US embassies: The $1.2 trillion government funding bill moving through Congress Friday includes a provision that ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4550564-budget-deal-effectively-ban-pride-flag-us-embassies/
Funding deal eludes Congress just days ahead of government shutdown deadline: Congressional leaders still haven’t reached an agreement to avoid a partial ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/funding-deal-eludes-congress-just-days-ahead-government-shutdown-deadl-rcna143566
Daylight saving time is almost here: What to know: Americans will be turning their clocks forward in just a matter of days as most of the U.S ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4507756-daylight-saving-time-is-almost-here-what-to-know/
Biden to announce budget plan that lays out his vision for a second term: The proposal calls for tax breaks for families, lower health care costs ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-to-announce-budget-plan-that-lays-out-his-vision-for-a-second-term
Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
Private equity in health care becomes a bigger Washington target: Parallel investigations are focused on the industry's growing influence on a range of care.
axios.com/2024/04/10/private-equity-hospitals-doctors-congress
Lawmakers ask why the Biden administration has told immigration judges not to talk to the media without permission
nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-administration-told-immigration-judges-not-talk-to-media-rcna144649
Congress announces government funding deal, readies to end monthslong government shutdown battle
foxbusiness.com/politics/congress-announces-government-funding-deal-shutdown
Congress passes first package of spending bills just hours before shutdown deadline for key agencies
apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-senate-congress-budget-spending-7dfcb8d8682d5dc28c91af3702489d89
Immigration fight could trigger shutdown at end of next week: Senators in both parties are warning that a political food fight over funding for the Department of ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4527472-immigration-fight-could-trigger-shutdown-at-end-of-next-week/
Biden urges congressional leaders to avoid a shutdown and send aid to Ukraine and Israel
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-to-urge-congressional-leaders-to-avoid-a-looming-government-shutdown
Quick Glance: Biden Urges Congressional Leaders to Avoid Shutdown
- President Joe Biden urged the top four Congressional leaders to act swiftly to prevent a government shutdown and provide emergency aid to Ukraine and Israel.
- Biden stressed the urgency of Ukraine aid and the necessity of supporting Israel's replenishment of Iron Dome interceptors.
- House Republicans have blocked a $95 billion national security package enhancing aid for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific.
- Government funding for various sectors expires soon, highlighting the need for bipartisan action to prevent significant economic damage from a potential government shutdown.
America’s defense spending dragged into budget chaos : The Pentagon is sailing into somewhat unprecedented waters as it prepares to unveil its 2025 fiscal year ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4521300-americas-defense-spending-dragged-into-budget-chaos/
Lawmakers look to avert shutdown as Biden delivers State of the Union: The sprint to stave off a partial government shutdown is set to collide with President ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4505844-lawmakers-look-avert-shutdown-biden-state-of-the-union/
Deal to dodge government shutdown appears to stall amid GOP policy demands: Congress will start the week under immense time pressure to prevent a government ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/25/government-shutdown-congress-gop/
House Republicans threaten to hold Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress: Reps. Jordan and Comer want an audio file of special counsel Robert Hur's ...
axios.com/2024/03/25/house-republicans-merrick-garland-contempt
Quick Glance: Republicans Threaten AG Garland Over Biden Documents Case
- House Republicans threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he did not turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
- Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan demanded Garland comply with the subpoena by providing the unredacted audio and transcripts of Hur’s hourslong interviews with Biden and his ghostwriter by April 8.
- The Justice Department emphasized its transparency with Congress throughout the process in response to the letter from the Republican chairmen.
- There are major differences between the two probes: Biden returned the documents and cooperated with the investigation, while Trump is accused of concealing documents from the government and seeking to destroy potentially incriminating evidence.
Lawmakers set to grill Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over secret hospitalization
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/lawmakers-set-grill-defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-secret-hospitalizat-rcna141095
Quick Glance: Defense Secretary Austin Admits Secret Hospitalizations Before House Panel
- House Republicans demand answers on Defense Secretary Austin's secret hospital stays.
- Austin admits 'breakdown in notifications' and takes full responsibility before the committee.
- Austin acknowledges the need to inform the president and public about his cancer diagnosis.
- Internal Pentagon review finds no ill intent in keeping Austin's hospitalization private.
Powerful House GOP chair retiring after Mayorkas impeachment: "This place is so broken," Rep. Green told Axios.
axios.com/2024/02/14/mark-green-retire-congress-mayorkas-impeachment
Quick Glance: Mayorkas Defends Record and Criticizes Republicans
- Mayorkas defends his record on the southern border and criticizes House Republicans.
- He has no plans to slow down his work despite facing historic impeachment.
- Mayorkas views impeachment as a distraction but it does not hinder his daily tasks.
- He urges Republicans in Congress to support bipartisan immigration reform.
House Republicans’ majority is falling apart: Today’s Republican House is bleeding from so many falls.
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4463811-house-republicans-majority-is-falling-apart/
Rep. Mark Green reconsidering decision to retire: House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) is “seriously reconsidering” his decision to ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4489841-rep-mark-green-reconsidering-decision-to-retire/
Scoop: GOP Rep. Mark Green reverses decision to retire after Trump pressure: Green announced his retirement after the impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro ...
axios.com/2024/02/29/mark-green-congress-retire-reelection-trump
Daylight saving time is almost here: What to know: Americans will be turning their clocks forward in just a matter of days as most of the U.S ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4507756-daylight-saving-time-is-almost-here-what-to-know/
Top police union defends Mayorkas ahead of impeachment vote: "We value our relationship with the Secretary."
axios.com/2024/02/06/fraternal-order-police-mayorkas-impeachment
Congressional leaders unveil funding deal ahead of shutdown threat : Congressional leaders have rolled out a sprawling package funding large swaths of the ...
thehill.com/business/budget/4537897-congressional-leaders-unveil-funding-deal-ahead-of-shutdown-threat/
Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin won’t seek reelection : The Green Bay Republican had established himself as one of Capitol Hill’s top national security and ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/10/mike-gallagher-congress-house/
Quick Glance: GOP Rep. Gallagher Opts Out of Re-Election
- Wisconsin GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher announced he won't run for re-election.
- Gallagher plans to focus on national security goals and defense policy.
- He was one of three House Republicans who voted against impeaching Mayorkas.
- Over a dozen House Republicans won't seek re-election in 2024.
Biden and House Republicans are locked in a standoff over the border: The White House can't take action at the border without additional funds and House ...
nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-house-republicans-locked-stand-off-border-security-rcna138736
House GOP unveils Mayorkas impeachment articles: House Republicans unveiled their articles of impeachment to remove Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro ...
thehill.com/homenews/4434103-house-gop-mayorkas-impeachment-articles/
GOP Sen. Murkowski: ‘Partisan’ Mayorkas impeachment a ‘detour’ from work: Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) on Wednesday criticized the House impeachment ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4440320-gop-sen-murkowski-partisan-mayorkas-impeachment-a-detour-from-work/
Funding deadlock threatens to make the border crisis worse: Stalled funding deals in Congress could make an already chaotic situation worse.
axios.com/2024/01/18/border-mess-broke-agencies-house-republicans-immigration
Quick Glance: Biden’s Border Clash Escalates After 3 Migrants Drown
- The Justice Department urges Supreme Court to order access for Border Patrol at a migrant crossing hotspot.
- Three migrant drowning deaths intensify the clash between the Biden administration and Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
- The Justice Department files new request for federal agent access to Rio Grande border portion occupied by Texas National Guard.
- Drownings occur shortly after Biden administration seeks Supreme Court intervention.
Is Marjorie Taylor Greene Seriously Promoting Her Newsletter Instead of Doing Her Job?
wegotthiscovered.com/celebrities/marjorie-taylor-greene-wants-readers-for-her-newsletter-and-people-are-already-like-no/
Shutdown averted, lawmakers fret about next looming deadline: The latest shutdown threat may have been averted but some lawmakers are already worried about the ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4418836-shutdown-averted-looming-deadline/
Farm Bill tensions ramp up over conservation, fire and food aid: Leaders of both parties are calling on Congress to quickly pass a revised Farm Bill before funds ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4467907-farm-bill-tensions-conservation-fire-food-aid/
Threatened with impeachment, Mayorkas defends record at border: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday touted his record managing the U.S ...
thehill.com/latino/4396245-impeachment-mayorkas-border-immigration/
Margaret Brennan, Speaker Johnson spar over Mayorkas impeachment effort: CBS News “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan sparred with Speaker Mike Johnson ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4393953-margaret-brennan-speaker-johnson-spar-over-mayorkas-impeachment-effort/
Congress wants to ban China's largest genomics firm from doing business in the U.S. Here's why.
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/congress-wants-ban-china-genomics-firm-bgi-from-us-rcna135698
Battle escalates over second Mayorkas impeachment hearing: The committee is ploughing ahead on what would be an historic impeachment.
axios.com/2024/01/17/mayorkas-impeachment-hearing-republicans-congress
Mayorkas agrees to appear before House committee seeking to impeach him: The news comes one day after the first impeachment hearing against Mayorkas.
axios.com/2024/01/11/mayorkas-appear-house-committee-impeachment-border
US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin hospitalized, was in ICU, Biden not told: Even members of the White House's National Security Council were not informed ...
jpost.com/international/article-781116
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faces growing heat from Congress over hospitalization
axios.com/2024/01/07/lloyd-austin-congress-hospitalization-defense
Congress must track foreign money in higher education: The public needs to know who is contributing money to American postsecondary institutions ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4383606-congress-must-track-foreign-money-in-higher-education/
Congress Is Pushing Revolutionary Research on Psychedelic Treatments for the Military
theintercept.com/2023/12/12/psychedelic-research-congress-ptsd-veterans/
Breaking News on January 10: Eknath Shinde’s Faction is the real Shiv Sena, verdict passes
financialexpress.com/india-news/breaking-news-live-and-top-trending-headlines-on-january-10-bkg/3360161/
Defense policy bill stripped of most GOP culture war demands: If it passes, as appears likely, the National Defense Authorization Act will symbolize a defeat for ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/12/08/defense-policy-bill-ndaa-culture-war/
As U.S.-Funded Wars Rage in Israel and Ukraine, Pentagon Watchdog Warns of Military Failures
theintercept.com/2023/12/06/pentagon-military-failures-waste/
What's Next For Hunter Biden | Opinion: The House should continue to proceed meticulously and deliberately with its investigation, regardless of Hunter's antics.
newsweek.com/whats-next-hunter-biden-opinion-1853778
Counterterror Director Used Hamas Attack to Justify Mass Surveillance Program Renewal
theintercept.com/2023/11/06/hamas-counterterrorism-mass-surveillance-section-702/
Govt on offensive, as post-poll winds of change reflect in Lok Sabha: Queries about the PDS were met by Treasury Benches with attacks on Oppn of being ...
indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/govt-on-offensive-as-post-poll-winds-of-change-reflect-in-lok-sabha-9057312/
Farm bill faces battle as GOP pushes to strip climate, SNAP funding for subsidies
thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4292953-farm-bill-battle-gop-push-crop-subsidies-climate-snap-funding/
Pentagon warns of strain on Ukraine support: ‘We need Congress to act’: The Pentagon on Tuesday warned the U.S. cannot sustain support for Ukraine too much ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4236286-pentagon-warns-of-strain-on-ukraine-support-we-need-congress-to-act/
Here’s how a government shutdown would affect the military: Troop paychecks and national security are under threat as Congress stands on the edge of a government ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4224782-heres-how-a-government-shutdown-would-affect-the-military/
Supreme Court appears hesitant to upend Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: The Supreme Court justices at oral arguments Tuesday appeared hesitant to upend the ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4236078-supreme-court-appears-hesitant-to-upend-consumer-financial-protection-bureau/
Federal Government Shutdown: Everything You Need to Know: The federal government is poised to shutdown this weekend as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/federal-government-shutdown-everything-need-know-1234835746/
Quick Glance: North Texas federal employees prepare for upcoming government shutdown
- Federal employees in North Texas seeking assistance from local food banks and community centers.
- A shutdown is unnecessary and avoidable, hopefully it doesn't happen.
- Sen. Patty Murray blocked the proposal but argued for continued pay for all federal workers.
- Ted Cruz would pause his paychecks in the event of a shutdown.
Agriculture Secretary raises alarms over protecting small and midsize farms: The farm bill faces an end of month deadline.
axios.com/2023/09/19/tom-vilsack-axios-event-farm-bill
GOP Rep Chip Roy threatens to defund DOJ, DHS: Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) threatened Sunday to defund the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4140126-gop-rep-chip-roy-threatens-to-defund-doj-dhs/
Senators raise concerns over US missing nuclear submarine target: Senators on the Foreign Relations Committee raised concerns that the U.S. fell short of its ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4190727-senators-raise-concerns-over-us-missing-nuclear-submarine-target/
Biden directs $345 million in weapons for Taiwan: President Biden on Friday announced $345 million in military assistance for Taiwan, using an authority from ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4125844-biden-taiwan-345-million-weapons-transfer/
Quick Glance: USA announces new Taiwan weapons package
- The USA announced on Friday a weapons package worth up to $345 million for Taiwan, expected to anger China.
- A statement from the White House mentioned a package with defense articles, Department of Defense services, and military education to support Taiwan.
- Congress granted authorization to the White House for up to $1 billion weapons aid for Taiwan in this year's budget.
- The PDA system has also been utilized to expedite weapons deliveries to Ukraine.
Western Canada wildfires force tens of thousands to flee, and more of today's top videos
stltoday.com/news/nation-world/western-canada-wildfires-force-tens-of-thousands-to-flee-and-more-of-todays-top-videos/collection_91c1da29-5c39-5ca0-87a1-723bcdecd90b.html
For Democrats, a Trump Jan. 6 indictment is personal: "He'll have his day in court, but I'll always believe that he incited that mob."
axios.com/2023/07/18/democrats-congress-trump-jan-6-indictment
Rail Unions Renew Push for Safety Reforms 6 Months After East Palestine Disaster: "Congress must pass a comprehensive rail safety bill that addresses the ...
commondreams.org/news/east-palestine-6-months-rail-safety
Congress is getting serious about UFOs. Just don't call them that: Not everyone is convinced aliens are involved. 'If we had found a UFO, I think the Department ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2023-07-24/congress-ufos-hearing-uap
GOP latches onto Ukraine accounting error as Biden attends NATO summit: Conservatives are accusing the Pentagon of doing an end-run around Congress.
axios.com/2023/07/10/republicans-hammer-pentagons-62-billion-ukraine-accounting-error
A Budget Deal Loophole Could Feed the Pentagon Slush Fund: Without reforms, the DOD’s budget will almost certainly continue to soar, undoubtedly reaching $1 ...
tomdispatch.com/the-ultimate-all-american-slush-fund/
Biden Spurs Mental Health Services in Response to Gun Violence: The Biden administration is taking steps to make it easier for young people ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-16/biden-spurs-mental-health-services-in-response-to-gun-violence
DHS inspector general confirms he deletes text messages from government phone: The inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday that he ...
thehill.com/homenews/4037696-cuffari-dhs-inspector-general-deletes-texts-phone/
Congress, There Is No Reason to Add Funds to the Pentagon Budget: The enormous sums lavished on the Pentagon are being marshaled in support of a flawed National ...
commondreams.org/opinion/pentagon-budget-doesn-t-need-more-funds
Yellen says White House needs Congress to avoid debt default: The Treasury secretary urged action on the debt ceiling two days before President Biden is set to ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/07/yellen-gop-biden-debt-ceiling/
Quick Glance: Janet Yellen - Pioneer of Economics and Advocate of Meticulous Work
- The Treasury Secretary faces the challenge of a looming US government debt crisis.
- Janet Yellen was the first woman to head the White House economic team under Bill Clinton, the first woman nominated by Barack Obama as Chair of the Federal Reserve, and the first woman appointed as Treasury Secretary under Joe Biden.
- Janet Louise Yellen was born on August 13, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, into a wealthy Jewish family.
- Yellen completed her high school education in just two years, despite it usually taking three years.
Satinder Lambah’s Accounts Are an Eye-Opener for Pakistani Hawks Who Drum up Anti-India Chauvinism
thewire.in/diplomacy/satindar-lambahs-accounts-are-an-eye-opener-for-pakistani-hawks-who-drum-up-anti-india-chauvinism
Two GOP senators smear a witness to defend Clarence Thomas: The episode says far more about the reflexively partisan nature of Congress and the character of the ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/05/18/clarence-thomas-kennedy-lee-wolf/
Quick Glance: Senate Republicans Criticize Judge Over Clarence Thomas's 2011 Ethics Review
- Senate Republicans clashed with a federal judge during a hearing over concerns about the transparency of a 2011 ethics review of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
- Sen. John Kennedy criticized the hearing as part of a perpetual political carousel and questioned Judge Mark L. Wolf's credibility.
- Wednesday's hearing was Whitehouse's latest attempt to examine the inner workings of the federal courts following new revelations about the high court's longest-serving justice.
- If there is a determination that Thomas breached ethics regulations, the matter will be referred to Garland. A clear majority of votes is required for referral.
U.S. must raise debt limit by as early as June 1 to avoid default, Treasury says: The updated deadline comes after Republicans adopted a bill coupling an ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/01/congress-debt-limit-deadline-biden-mccarthy/
Quick Glance: Yellen cautions that the United States may reach the debt ceiling considerably sooner than planned on June 1.
- A White House official told NBC that President Joe Biden called the "big four" congressional leaders — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, McCarthy, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries — on Monday to invite them to a May 9 meeting at the White House to discuss the debt limit.
- According to Goldman Sachs, the increased danger of a debt default has caused few ripples in the markets thus far.
- Analysts speculated that this could alter "once the Treasury announces a specific deadline for Congress to raise the debt limit."
Yellen Says US Will Run Out of Money to Pay Bills on June 5 Absent Debt Limit Deal
commondreams.org/news/janet-yellen-x-date
Quick Glance: Debt-Ceiling Crisis: Impact on Social Security, Medicare, and Stocks
- Failure to raise the debt ceiling could lead to long-lasting economic consequences for Americans.
- The government may not have the money to pay Social Security benefits.
- A debt crisis could lead to higher interest rates and tighter credit conditions.
- A debt crisis could freeze the housing market and lead to higher mortgage rates.
U.S. will run out of money on June 5: Yellen: It's the most precise warning yet from the Treasury secretary.
axios.com/2023/05/26/yellen-warns-that-us-will-run-out-of-money-on-june-5
Ted Cruz Suggests Joe Biden’s ‘Mental Faculties Are Too Diminished’ for Debt Ceiling Talks
thedailybeast.com/ted-cruz-suggests-joe-bidens-mental-faculties-are-too-diminished-for-debt-ceiling-talks
House Foreign Affairs leaders to gain access to Afghanistan cable: The news comes amid an effort to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of ...
axios.com/2023/05/17/house-foreign-affairs-access-afghanistan-cable
Trump says Republicans in Congress should ‘defund’ Justice Department, FBI: A wholesale “defunding” of federal law enforcement agencies is unrealistic in a ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/05/trump-defund-fbi-justice-department/
Quick Glance: Trump, who is facing criminal charges, calls for the FBI to be defunded.
- Former President Donald Trump waves to supporters after speaking at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, hours after being arraigned in New York City.
- WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called on his Republican colleagues in Congress on Wednesday to cut funding for the US Justice Department and the FBI, just one day after pleading not guilty in New York to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
- DOJ is an abbreviation for the Department of Justice.
- Trump is the subject of two Justice Department criminal investigations, one of which is being led by a special counsel appointed by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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