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House GOP plows ahead with its own plan to cut spending after Biden rejects combined debt, spending talks

April 5, 2023

House GOP plows ahead with its own plan to cut spending after Biden rejects combined debt, spending talks

House Republicans will press ahead by themselves on a plan to cut federal spending after President Biden said he's not interested in negotiations with the GOP.

McCarthy says Biden 'completely missing in action' on debt limit negotiations

March 28, 2023

McCarthy says Biden 'completely missing in action' on debt limit negotiations

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accused President Biden of being “completely missing in action" on the debt limit negotiations and urged him to work with Republicans on an answer.

House Freedom Caucus members unveil plan to address debt ceiling crisis amid battle with Biden, Democrats

March 10, 2023

House Freedom Caucus members unveil plan to address debt ceiling crisis amid battle with Biden, Democrats

The House Freedom Caucus will release its list of demands Thursday for voting to raise the debt ceiling amid a standoff between Republicans and Democrats.

Debunking Biden's 4 biggest lies about the economy

February 22, 2023

Debunking Biden's 4 biggest lies about the economy

President Biden routinely misleads the American people to score political points, especially on topics related to economic growth. Here are the facts.

Can US Mint fix the debt ceiling crisis and conjure up a $1 trillion platinum coin?

February 20, 2023

Can US Mint fix the debt ceiling crisis and conjure up a $1 trillion platinum coin?

With Congress refusing to raise the statutory debt limit, some are calling on the U.S. Mint to create a single platinum coin and then "sell" it to the Federal Reserve for $1 trillion.

Biden, McCarthy to meet at White House amid debt ceiling fight

February 1, 2023

Biden, McCarthy to meet at White House amid debt ceiling fight

President Biden, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to meet at the White House Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including ways to reach an agreement to raise the debt ceiling.

SIZE MATTERS: Biden challenges McCarthy: 'Show me your budget and I’ll show you mine'

January 30, 2023

SIZE MATTERS: Biden challenges McCarthy: 'Show me your budget and I’ll show you mine'

President Biden challenged House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over his position on the federal debt ceiling, saying, "Show me your budget and I'll show you mine."

Time to get America's fiscal house in order: Here are the first steps

January 30, 2023

Time to get America's fiscal house in order: Here are the first steps

It’s startling to see how much debt the United States has taken on – $31.5 trillion and counting – and even more jarring to realize there’s no plan to address it.

FLASHBACK: Biden praised debt ceiling talks as VP, said it was 'great honor' to negotiate with GOP

January 24, 2023

FLASHBACK: Biden praised debt ceiling talks as VP, said it was 'great honor' to negotiate with GOP

President Biden, during his tenure as vice president, applauded negotiations surrounding the debt ceiling and how members of Congress should work together to reach “certain compromises.”

Party's over for debt-ridden America. Here's how we bounce back in the new year

January 1, 2023

Party's over for debt-ridden America. Here's how we bounce back in the new year

Your New Year's Eve celebration may be the last one you can afford for awhile. The nation has been living on borrowed money for too long and the party's over.