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Debt ceiling bill: key takeaways from the vote

Divisions were revealed, between and among party members, but both sides are counting the passage as a win

The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2023

Alice Palmer, state senator who mentored Barack Obama, dies at 83

Mrs. Palmer was an activist who organized Chicago’s Anti-Apartheid movement and held the first fundraiser for Harold Washington’s first campaign for mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2023

House approval of debt ceiling deal a triumph of the political center

Talking with a friend about the debt ceiling negotiations, I mentioned that there were incentives for centrists in Congress to cobble together a deal. My friend said, incredulously, “Do we actually have centrists in Congress?”

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2023

US House passes bipartisan bill to raise debt ceiling, avoid default

Lawmakers agreed on a bill that looks to avoid a catastrophic default of the United States. The text will now go to the Senate for approval.

France 24 · Jun 1, 2023

Angry progressives and conservatives hit out as Democrats push through Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal

More Democrats vote to raise the debt limit than Republicans as the bill heads to the Senate

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

Trump regretted not declassifying retained military document in recording

Federal prosecutors have obtained audio in which the former president acknowledged he retained a classified paper on Iran

The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2023

Ex-Vice President Mike Pence set to launch US presidential bid

US news outlets report that Pence will announce campaign on June 7, setting up fight with former boss Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023

Tension over property taxes produces rare public clash between Dan Patrick, Greg Abbott

Always happy to castigate the Texas House, Patrick breaks form to criticize the governor as misinformed and unsympathetic toward homeowners.

The Texas Tribune · May 31, 2023

Oklahoma’s Supreme Court struck down two abortion bans. But a 113-year-old law is severely restricting access

A state law from 1910 threatens abortion providers with a felony punishable up to five years in prison, writes Alex Woodward

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

US House passes bill to suspend debt ceiling just days before default

With 149 Republicans and 165 Democrats supporting the measure, Biden has called on the Senate to quickly take up the legislation

The Guardian - US · May 31, 2023