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Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of unprecedented default

by The Associated Press 12 hours agoJune 3, 2023

President Joe Biden signed legislation on Saturday that lifts the nation’s debt ceiling, averting an unprecedented default on the federal government’s debt.

Joe Biden is set to sign the deal averting a debt ceiling crisis on Saturday.

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Joe Biden celebrates a ‘crisis averted’ in Oval Office address

by The Associated Press June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

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Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal with just days to spare

by The Associated Press June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Former head of North Carolina DHHS Mandy Cohen expected pick to lead US CDC

by Tribune Content Agency June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

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Senate races to wrap up debt ceiling deal

by The Associated Press June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Donald Trump suggested on the recording that he wanted to share information from the document with others.

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Reports: Trump caught on tape discussing holding onto classified document

by The Associated Press June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

House OKs bill to raise debt ceiling, avoid default

by The Associated Press May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

Mike Pence expected to launch presidential campaign next week

by The Associated Press May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

Chris Christie is planning to make the announcement at a town hall Tuesday evening at Saint Anselm College's New Hampshire Institute of Politics.

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Chris Christie expected to challenge Trump for GOP nomination

by The Associated Press May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

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GOP chair moves to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt

by The Associated Press May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

Federal spending in recent quarters has helped support U.S. growth in the face of headwinds including a slump in residential construction.

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Debt deal adds brake on US economy already at risk of recession

by Bloomberg May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

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Debt ceiling deal faces crucial test this week

by The Associated Press May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

What’s in and what’s out of the debt limit deal

by The Associated Press May 28, 2023May 29, 2023

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Biden, McCarthy reach ‘agreement in principle’ to raise debt ceiling as default looms

by The Associated Press May 27, 2023May 29, 2023

Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs

by The Associated Press May 27, 2023May 27, 2023

Joe Biden says debt deal ‘very close’, despite lack of agreement on work requirements

by The Associated Press May 27, 2023May 27, 2023

Debt ceiling deadline is extended to June 5, later than previously estimated

by The Associated Press May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Ron DeSantis launches 2024 presidential campaign to challenge Donald Trump

by The Associated Press May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks wearing a blue shirt with a blue background

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Ron DeSantis plans to announce 2024 bid on Twitter with Elon Musk

by The Associated Press May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

What to know about Tim Scott, the newest 2024 GOP presidential candidate

by The Associated Press May 22, 2023May 22, 2023