debt ceiling

Rand Paul To Force Senate Vote On More Cuts In Debt Limit Bill Amendment

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is planning to force the Senate to vote this week on a cut to…

2 years ago

Yellen Shifts Debt Default Date To June 5

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has extended the probable date that the U.S. will default on its sovereign debt payments absent…

2 years ago

‘Outrageous’: Freedom Caucus Demands McCarthy Hold The Line On Debt Ceiling Talks

Members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus are urging Speaker Kevin McCarthy not to compromise with President Joe Biden on…

2 years ago

Freedom Caucus Calls For ‘No Further Discussion’ On Debt Ceiling As More Dems Urge Biden To Invoke 14th Amendment

The House Freedom Caucus has said that it will not entertain further discussion on the nation’s debt ceiling, indicating it…

2 years ago

Left-Wing Dems Bristle As Biden Mulls Welfare Work Requirements In Debt Ceiling Deal

Left-wing Democratic lawmakers in Congress are criticizing President Joe Biden for signaling an openness to impose work requirements on welfare…

2 years ago

‘They Want A Default’: McCarthy Says House GOP Making Little Progress With Biden On Debt Ceiling

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday expressed little confidence about negotiations between himself and President Joe Biden to reach a…

2 years ago

White House Aiming For Two-Year Deal On Debt Ceiling As Talks Stall: REPORT

White House staff are reportedly pushing a deal on the debt ceiling as talks between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and…

2 years ago

‘Our Country Is Being Destroyed By Stupid People’: Trump Pushes Back On Debt Ceiling Debate

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Republicans in Congress should be willing to default on the national debt if…

2 years ago

Dem Rep Breaks With Biden, Calls For ‘Reduced Spending’ In Debt Ceiling Bill

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine has broken with his party and President Joe Biden on the debt ceiling, arguing…

2 years ago

‘Thank Every Republican’: McCarthy Takes Victory Lap Over Passage Of Debt Ceiling Bill

Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California said Wednesday that Americans should “thank every Republican” for passing a debt limit bill…

2 years ago

Inflation, Recession & the Debt Ceiling. Oh my!

As we enter 2023, there are at least three major problems that economic policymakers will have to deal with. We…

2 years ago

Senate Democrats Vote To Lift Debt Ceiling By $2.5 Trillion

Senate Democrats Tuesday afternoon cleared a measure to lift the debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion, staving off a default through…

3 years ago

Senate Clears Way For Democrats To Lift The Debt Ceiling After Agreement Between Schumer, McConnell

A bill that would enable Democrats to raise the debt ceiling without overcoming a Senate filibuster passed the chamber Thursday…

3 years ago

Lindsey Graham: ‘We Let Our People Down’ On The Debt Ceiling

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina expressed regret on Fox News’ “Hannity” Thursday night over Republicans allowing a short-term…

4 years ago

‘We Have To De-Weaponize’: Manchin Chides Schumer For Hammering Republicans After Debt Ceiling Vote

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was quick to disparage Republicans over their opposition to lifting the debt ceiling after the…

4 years ago