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Tuberville seeks to clarify remark about white nationalists in military

Asked about white nationalists in the military, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville said, "I call them Americans."

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McConnell opposes Alabama Republican's blockade of military nominees over Pentagon abortion policy

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says he won’t support a fellow GOP senator’s blockade of military nominees, backing Democrats and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin who have said that the holdup is harming national security

The Independent UK

Biden considering 14th Amendment on debt

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

Salon

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No US debt limit deal yet after Biden meets Republican leaders

Washington (AFP) - A high-stakes meeting between President Joe Biden and key lawmakers from both parties on Tuesday yielded no breakthrough on the impasse over the US debt limit, but the group agreed to keep trying to avert a devastating default.

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No debt deal, but Biden, Hill leaders agree to meet again - Roll Call

President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy didn't appear to get any closer to agreement on how to raise the debt ceiling.

Roll Call

Business groups weigh in on debt limit impasse ahead of meeting - Roll Call

Business groups are pressuring the two parties to cut a bipartisan deal to promptly resolve the ongoing debt limit standoff.

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Deal or default? Biden, GOP must decide what's on the table

Before President Joe Biden and congressional leaders can even try to avert an unprecedented U.S. government default, their initial challenge on Tuesday will be to agree on what exactly they’re talking about as they hold their first substantive meeting in months

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Biden and McCarthy set for Oval Office showdown as US edges closer to defaulting on debt

Experts say a failure to raise the debt limit would force the government to default on its debt and precipitate a worldwide financial crisis.

The Independent UK

Debt options abound, but can Biden, McCarthy strike a deal?

The White House and Congress could strike a deal to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for budget cuts

The Independent UK

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.

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Debt Ceiling Compromise Likely to Avert a Default: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Kiplinger

Kentucky GOP aims for strong matchup versus Dem Gov. Beshear

As Kentucky’s GOP primary campaign sprints toward the finish line, some Republicans are already looking ahead to the November election

The Independent UK

Biden and McConnell have a debt limit past. Can they deliver another late-inning save?

McConnell may well wish to wash his hands of this year's blood-letting over the debt limit and all it entails. But he knows it will not be that easy. He may know that better than anyone.

WEKU

Senate Democrats’ effort to overhaul Supreme Court ethics faces GOP opposition

Democrats hope to strengthen ethics rules governing the nine justices in the wake of reports that Justice Clarence Thomas accepted expensive vacations from a GOP donor.

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Senate, for now, defers to Biden and McCarthy on debt talks - Roll Call

Senators are so far standing firm on letting Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden work out how to address the debt limit.

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Senate panel splits on power to force Supreme Court ethics code - Roll Call

Senate Judiciary Democrats spent a hearing Tuesday making the case for legislation that would put the Supreme Court under an ethics code.

The Guardian - US

Bipartisan US debt ceiling talks restart as deadline moves closer – as it happened

Joe Biden schedules 9 May meeting with congressional leaders after warning US could default on debt as soon as 1 June

The Independent UK

Biden invites House and Senate leaders to White House as debt limit crisis looms

Mr Biden will meet with top House and Senate leaders on 9 May

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New debt limit forecast crashes into Capitol Hill - Roll Call

The federal government's debt managers warned Congress on Monday that lawmakers may have even less time to raise the borrowing limit.

The Independent UK

What should Democrats do about Dianne Feinstein?

From judicial nominations to holding the Supreme Court accountable to administration rules, Feinstein’s absence has become hard to ignore for Senate Democrats. They are still hoping she returns, Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK

Rising GOP star embroiled in tough Kentucky primary fight

Flagged as a rising Republican star, Daniel Cameron could have taken a cautious approach and run for reelection as Kentucky's attorney general

The Independent UK

Debt ceiling: McCarthy wins 1st round, Biden eyes long game

Speaker Kevin McCarthy surprised Washington when he united the raucous House Republican majority to pass a sweeping debt ceiling package

Salon

Joe Biden vs. dead skunk: 2024 matchup!

No one really wants a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024 — and it still might not happen. But what's the alternative?

Roll Call

House passes $1.5 trillion debt limit increase, spending cuts - Roll Call

House Republicans passed legislation Wednesday pairing nearly $4.8 trillion in deficit reduction with a debt limit increase into next year.

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Push for Supreme Court ethics code gets bipartisan boost - Roll Call

A pair of senators announced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to require the Supreme Court to adopt an ethics code within a year.

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