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Where do moderate Democrats, Republicans stand on the debt ceiling deal as pivotal votes loom?

May 30, 2023

Where do moderate Democrats, Republicans stand on the debt ceiling deal as pivotal votes loom?

Moderate members of Congress may play an outsized roll in whether the debt ceiling agreement reached between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will become law.

DeSantis scorches 'totally inadequate' debt ceiling deal: We are 'careening toward bankruptcy'

May 30, 2023

DeSantis scorches 'totally inadequate' debt ceiling deal: We are 'careening toward bankruptcy'

2024 presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed the debt ceiling bill reached between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. and President Biden as "totally inadequate."

Democrat leader: 'un-American' 'MAGA Republicans' trying to 'crash' economy for 2024 political benefit

May 30, 2023

Democrat leader: 'un-American' 'MAGA Republicans' trying to 'crash' economy for 2024 political benefit

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Tuesday that "MAGA Republicans" are intentionally trying to harm the economy during debt limit negotiations for political gain.

Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling deal advances to key committee in first test of GOP support

May 30, 2023

Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling deal advances to key committee in first test of GOP support

The debt ceiling agreement negotiated between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden stands its first test before the House Rules Committee.

Biden brushes off Republicans' defense spending concerns over debt ceiling deal, suggests deal could be made

May 29, 2023

Biden brushes off Republicans' defense spending concerns over debt ceiling deal, suggests deal could be made

President Biden responded to GOP criticism over the defense spending included in the bipartisan debt limit deal, telling reporters he had "no doubt" they could increase it if needed.

Lindsey Graham vows to 'undo' 'absurd' bipartisan debt deal, calls it 'disaster for defense'

May 29, 2023

Lindsey Graham vows to 'undo' 'absurd' bipartisan debt deal, calls it 'disaster for defense'

Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham vowed to undo the debt ceiling deal struck between the White House and House GOP Sunday, calling it "absurd" and a "disaster for defense."

Sen. Dianne Feinstein confused by VP Kamala Harris' participation in tie-breaking vote: report

May 29, 2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein confused by VP Kamala Harris' participation in tie-breaking vote: report

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein was reportedly confused last year during a tie-breaking vote in which Vice President Kamala Harris had to preside over the Senate.

Republican Rep. Rosendale to vote against $4 trillion debt ceiling deal: 'Insult to the American people'

May 29, 2023

Republican Rep. Rosendale to vote against $4 trillion debt ceiling deal: 'Insult to the American people'

House Republicans are starting to weigh in on the "Fiscal Responsibility Act," the newly revealed debt ceiling deal negotiated between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy.

Biden, McCarthy reach debt ceiling deal to avoid default: Here’s what’s in it

May 28, 2023

Biden, McCarthy reach debt ceiling deal to avoid default: Here’s what’s in it

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California announced a budget deal just days ahead of a deadline to avoid a catastrophic default.

House Republican dismisses 'colorful conservatives' upset over debt ceiling deal: 'Going to pass'

May 28, 2023

House Republican dismisses 'colorful conservatives' upset over debt ceiling deal: 'Going to pass'

Rep. Dusty Johnson said the debt ceiling bill will pass despite a small number of "colorful conservatives" voting against it, dismising claims that the bill is a loss for the GOP.