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Biden Says U.S. Averted 'Economic Collapse'

By Brian Bennett

U.S. Offers Nuke Talks With Russia and China

By W.J. Hennigan

Why Some 2024 Hopefuls Should Call Jeb Bush

By Philip Elliott

Senate Passes Debt Deal to Avoid Default

By Nik Popli
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Senate Races To Pass Debt Deal

Lawmakers could vote as soon as Thursday night, and both sides expect the bipartisan compromise to pass

By Nik Popli

In Arizona, Everyone Is Waiting on Kari Lake

Lake has effectively frozen a field of potential GOP candidates, as they await her decision on one of the most closely watched races in the country.

By Eric Cortellessa

Ron DeSantis Can't Out-Trump Trump

The Republican base seems to value one thing above all else and Ron DeSantis can't beat Trump on that

By Mona Charen

The First Congressman to Come Out as Gay

Rep. Gerry Studds came out 40 years ago with a speech on the House floor. Rep. Barney Frank said it affected his own coming out.

By Olivia B. Waxman

House Passes Debt Deal, Setting Up Crucial Senate Vote

The bipartisan deal struck by Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden passed 314 to 117.

By Nik Popli

White House Disputes Tara Reade Claim

Spokesman John Kirby commented on Russia's embrace of Tara Reade, and called "absolutely false" her claim of being in danger from US government

By Brian Bennett

Chaos and Cliffhangers in McCarthy-Led House

This chaotic week in Washington could become more routine, as a weak House Speaker tries to hold on to his job while managing a raucous caucus.

By Philip Elliott

Why Janet Yellen Doesn’t Lose Sleep Over U.S. Borrowing

Yellen embraces an alternative method for measuring the sustainability of the nation’s debt.

By Christopher Condon / Bloomberg

Nevada's Republican Governor Approves Abortion Protections

Joe Lombardo is one of the only Republican governors to sign a law enshrining protections for abortion.

By Gabe Stern / AP

U.S. Accuses China Of Aggressively Intercepting Spy Plane

The military published video Tuesday of the latest in a series of incidents in the region between the two powers.

By W.J. Hennigan

Biden-McCarthy Debt Deal Faces Hurdles

The first obstacle comes on Tuesday evening, when the House Rules Committee will convene to determine whether the agreement comes to a vote.

By Nik Popli

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Senator Lindsey Graham

Graham commented on Twitter, saying that “to know that my commitment to Ukraine has drawn the ire of Putin’s regime brings me immense joy.”

By Associated Press

Here’s What’s in the Debt Ceiling Deal

“The agreement represents a compromise, which means not everyone gets what they want,” President Joe Biden said.

By Nik Popli

Biden Realizes Kamala Harris Is Key to 2024

If Biden is going to win a second term, he needs Harris. She knows this, and is starting to flex her clout after years of being mismanaged.

By Philip Elliott

What to Know About Texas' Move to Impeach Its AG

The state's GOP-controlled House of Representatives has moved toward an impeachment vote on Ken Paxton

By JIM VERTUNO and JAKE BLEIBERG/AP

Republicans Tout Progress on Debt Ceiling Negotiations With Time Running Out

McCarthy warned that a potential agreement would require a level of compromise likely to disappoint both parties.

By Nik Popli
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