Debt ceiling deal passes the House as US moves closer to preventing historic default

by admin | Jun 1, 2023 | Politics

Michael Godek/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The House on Wednesday night approved a bill to raise the nation’s debt ceiling while cutting some government spending over the next two years, in a major victory for both the White House and Republican leaders as...

Mike Pence announcing 2024 presidential bid next week in Iowa: Source

by admin | May 31, 2023 | Politics

Rachel Mummey/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will announce next week that he is running for president, giving a kickoff speech in Iowa and releasing a campaign video on June 7 ahead of a town hall with CNN later that...

Will the debt ceiling deal actually increase SNAP food stamp eligibility, cost?

by admin | May 31, 2023 | Politics

Drew Angerer/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Work requirements for government safety net programs are back in the spotlight as the House readies for a key vote on the debt ceiling deal brokered by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy. In a twist, a new...

Nikki Haley slams foreign lobbyists while accepting funds from them

by admin | May 31, 2023 | Politics

Spencer Platt/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Despite calling for a ban on foreign lobbying, in which Americans lobby lawmakers and the public for foreign interests, Republican 2024 presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has raised tens of thousands of dollars in political...

House to vote on debt ceiling deal as lawmakers race to prevent default

by admin | May 31, 2023 | Politics

ANDREY DENISYUK/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A deal to raise the debt ceiling faces a crucial vote in the House Wednesday night, the next step in averting a potential default now just days away. The bill, titled the “Fiscal Responsibility Act,” cleared...