Oct 06 Judge orders Texas to suspend new law banning most abortions By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press A federal judge has ordered Texas to suspend a new law that has banned most abortions in the state since September. The order Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman freezes for now the strict abortion law known as Senate… Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Sanders says Manchin must specify spending objections By Associated Press Sen. Bernie Sanders, a key supporter of Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion reconciliation spending plan strongly criticized Sen. Joe Manchin after the West Virginia Democrat said he does not want to see the United States become "an entitlement society."… Continue reading
Oct 06 Congress foresees short-term debt fix amid perilous standoff By Kevin Freking, Josh Boak, Associated Press Democrats are signaling they are receptive to an offer from Republican leader Mitch McConnell that would allow for an emergency debt limit extension into December. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 6:37 Congress should raise debt ceiling for the long term, White House economic adviser says With a new but possibly temporary deal providing a potential pathway out of the impasse between congressional Democrats and Republicans over raising the federal debt limit, Judy Woodruff gets more on the state of play and what's at stake with… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 7:58 After public barbs, Schumer and McConnell on brink of agreement in private debt talks By Lisa Desjardins There is a new offer on the table in Congress tonight — a potential pathway out of the impasse between Democrats and Republicans over raising the federal debt limit. The consequences of a default would be severe. Congressional correspondent Lisa… Continue watching
Oct 06 McConnell offers Dems short-term debt fix amid standoff By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Senate has gone into recess so lawmakers can discuss the proposal, delaying a procedural vote on a House-passed bill to suspend the debt cap. Continue reading
Oct 06 Los Angeles approves one of the strictest U.S. vaccination mandates By Christopher Weber, Associated Press Los Angeles leaders have voted to enact one of the nation's strictest vaccine mandates. The sweeping measure requires the shots for everyone entering bars, restaurants, nail salons, gyms and even a Lakers game. Continue reading
Oct 06 Boris Johnson brushes off UK woes, vows to transform economy By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Empty gas pumps, worker shortages and unavailable items on store shelves. None of that got a mention from Johnson as he brushed off Britain's economic bumps and said the country would emerge as a stronger, more dynamic nation. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Manchin urges Senate leaders to ‘engage’ on debt By Associated Press Sen. Joe Manchin, who had said in recent weeks that he's opposed to eliminating the filibuster told reporters, he has been "very, very clear" where he stands on the procedure. "Nothing changes," he said. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Biden enlists CEOs to warn of default if federal debt limit is not raised By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Josh Boak, Associated Press Biden hosted business leaders at the White House on Wednesday and is warning that failure to extend the government's borrowing authority could set off a global financial crisis. Continue reading