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Ahead of House debt ceiling vote, Biden shores up Democrats and McCarthy scrambles for GOP support

Hard-fought to the end, the debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote

The Independent UK

Debt limit agreement clears first hurdle despite Republican anger. Here’s what happens next

The bill is set for a Wednesday vote in the House despite multiple Republicans criticising it

The Independent UK

Want to solve the debt ceiling crisis? Let Congress actually vote

A majority of lawmakers want a solution; their leaders should let them enact it

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Schumer meets with bipartisan group of senators to build a coalition for AI law

Schumer has takes next steps with a group of bipartisan Senate lawmakers to craft a comprehensive artificial intelligence law. "Congress must move quickly," he said Thursday.

WEKU

McCarthy, Schumer eye debt-limit votes ahead of June 1 deadline

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are making plans for votes in the coming days on a bipartisan deal to avert a catastrophic U.S. debt default.

Tribune News Service

Top Senate Dem: Congress 'must move quickly' on artificial intelligence legislation

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Congress “must move quickly” to regulate artificial intelligence and has convened a bipartisan group of senators to work on legislation

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy created this "crisis"

At least Mitch McConnell admits the obvious: There will be no default, and everyone knows it. So WTF is going on?

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The Chief Judge of the Northern District of Texas Responds to Senator Schumer

The majority leader, and everyone else, should listen to the voice of Godbey on single-judge divisions.

Reason

Biden’s trip abroad in limbo as leaders scramble to avoid debt default

Mr Biden may nix travel to Australia and Papua New Guinea so he can be present for negotiations over raising the government’s statutory debt limit

The Independent UK

Congress wants to regulate AI, but it has a lot of catching up to do

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is trying to lead an effort to craft groundbreaking legislation to install safeguards around artificial intelligence. But lawmakers have a lot to learn.

WEKU

What you need to know about the debt ceiling as the deadline looms

What is the debt ceiling? What could happen if it's not raised? Here are answers to questions you may be asking about the debt limit and the fight over it.

WEKU

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized for remarks on white nationalists: ‘I call them Americans’

The Alabama Republican said that his comments had been misrepresented and that he was expressing skepticism that there were white nationalists in the military.

Chicago Sun-Times

Debt limit fight: Trump tells GOP 'do a default' if needed, but talks with Biden in full swing

Searching for a budget deal amid the debt ceiling standoff, President Joe Biden says saving unspent COVID money is “on the table.”

The Independent UK

Sen. Tuberville criticized for remarks on white nationalists: 'I call them Americans'

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is facing backlash for remarks he made about white nationalists in an interview about his blockade of military nominees

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California's Feinstein returns to Senate after monthslong absence

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein has returned to the Senate after a two-and-a-half-month absence recovering from a case of shingles

Salon

Biden considering 14th Amendment on debt

"The problem is, it would have to be litigated," the president said of the strategy

WEKU

Sen. Dianne Feinstein returns to Washington following an absence

Feinstein, 89, returns to work after being away for months to recover from shingles. She last voted in February, and her absence has spurred calls for her to resign.

WEKU

Biden and congressional leaders met about the debt limit. They'll talk again on Friday

The government could run out of money to pay its bills as soon as June 1. President Biden said talks were "productive" though Speaker Kevin McCarthy said "I didn't see any new movement."

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Yellen warns of 'calamity' unless Congress raises the debt limit. What's the holdup?

The treasury secretary warns that the U.S. could default on its debt by June 1, with disastrous economic consequences. GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson explains why Republicans insist on adding conditions.

The Independent UK

Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration

Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms

Kiplinger

AI Regulation is Looming: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Find out what Washington and regulators have planned for artificial intelligence.

The Independent UK

New legislation to counter China pushed by Senate Democrats

Senate Democrats have launched a new legislative effort aimed at taking on China

Al Jazeera

US Senate launches latest legislative effort to take on China

Congressional push comes as US secretary of state says he will reschedule China visit cancelled over ‘spy balloon’ row.

Reuters

US Senate Democrats launch renewed effort to counter China

U.S. Senate Democrats launched a renewed effort to stave off competition from China on Wednesday, planning legislation to boost the country's ability to face up to the Asian powerhouse on issues from technology to security and threats to Taiwan.

The Independent UK

Debt deadline: White House meeting set, but no solution yet

Facing the risk of a government default as soon as June 1, President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to a White House meeting for talks next week

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