The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

The US could default on June 1 owing to gridlock over the debt limit; Biden vs Trump polls are close

The United States debt limit is a legislative limit on the overall debt the US government can incur. As the US keeps running budget deficits, the debt keeps increasing. Congress could deal with this permanently by either repealing the debt limit, or increasing it to a very large number.

The Conversation · May 22, 2023

Trump’s Niece Says On A Podcast About The Dangers Of Normalizing His Fanatic Supporters

Mary Trump continues to criticize her uncle for allowing to hate and antisemitism as she says that democracy is still at stake.

Zenger · May 22, 2023

Texas Senate OKs extending postpartum Medicaid — with an anti-abortion amendment

New moms will be able to keep their health insurance for a full year under a proposal the Senate passed Sunday. A last-minute anti-abortion amendment means the bill will go back to the House.

The Texas Tribune · May 22, 2023

Civil rights groups warn tourists about Florida in wake of ‘hostile’ laws

The NAACP warns in a statement that Florida ‘devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color.’

Chicago Sun-Times · May 22, 2023

Succession season 4, episode 9 recap and power rankings: With only one episode until the finale, it's every Roy for themselves

It's Succession's penultimate episode and the balance of power has never been more volatile. As Americans take to the streets to protest the election result, the Roys brace themselves for an emotional funeral.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

5 takeaways on the looming debt ceiling deadline crisis

Illinois House Democrats are divided over whether President Biden should invoke the 14th Amendment to let the federal government borrow money over the debt limit. GOP pushing for work requirements for public benefits.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 22, 2023

Biden and McCarthy to resume talks Monday as debt ceiling deadline looms

United States expected to hit default deadline on 1 June

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

Larry Summers Warns About The Use Of The 14th Amendment For Government To Pay Its Bills

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warned the possibility of increase in inflation over the next several years.

Zenger · May 21, 2023

Rise of the Black Republican

Republicans have made small, but notable, inroads with Black men during the Trump era.

Axios · May 21, 2023

Ex-Trump lawyer reveals in-fighting among former president’s legal team

Timothy Parlatore claimed Boris Epshteyn ‘stonewalled’ attempts to search for presidential records at Mar-A-Lago

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023