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Inside Biden’s relentless soft-sell on the debt ceiling bill

Several Democrats came out of a White House briefing more secure about voting for the bill.

Axios · May 29, 2023

Factbox-Biggest issues in Canadian province of Alberta's May 29 election

Voters in Alberta, Canada's main oil-producing province, will go to the polls on May 29 to elect a new government, in what is expected to be a tight race pitting Premier Danielle Smith's ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) against Rachel Notley's New Democratic Party (NDP).

Reuters · May 29, 2023

First Thing: Biden hails debt ceiling deal, prepares Congress sell

President says agreement protects ‘historic economic recovery’. Plus Turkey’s Erdoğan celebrates extending his two decades in power

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023

Lawyer currently leading Texas attorney general’s office has been swept up in Ken Paxton’s legal challenges

Brent Webster came to the Texas attorney general’s office in 2020. His work as Ken Paxton’s top aide was quickly mired in controversy.

The Texas Tribune · May 29, 2023

Can high-stakes debt-ceiling brinkmanship in the US lead to unprecedented political unity?

Congress appears to be on the cusp of passing legislation that would not only avoid an unprecedented US government default – and economic catastrophe – but also provide some much-needed political stability in Washington.

The Conversation · May 29, 2023

Hospital industrial action set for Wednesday

'There is still a lot of talk and not a lot of action.'

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2023

Takeaways on debt ceiling: McCarthy's balancing act, Biden's choice and the challenges ahead

After weeks of negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have struck an agreement to avert a potentially devastating government default

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Trump's welcome of Scott into 2024 race shows his calculus: The more GOP rivals, the better for him

When Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina launched his campaign for the White House, the notoriously prickly former President Donald Trump welcomed his new competitor with open arms

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Biden and McCarthy tout "historic" debt ceiling deal to a divided Congress

Some conservative Republicans and progressive Democrats have criticized the deal.

Axios · May 29, 2023

Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid U.S. default; now it’s up to Congress

Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden announce a deal to avert a default on June 5. The plan includes spending cuts that could anger some lawmakers.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2023