May 09 Watch 8:10 Biden meets with Republicans as U.S. runs up against debt ceiling deadline By Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López, Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan, Tess Conciatori The full faith and credit of the United States is on the line as President Biden meets with Congressional leaders in an attempt to avoid an unprecedented default. Republicans demand cuts in exchange for lifting the debt ceiling while Democrats… Continue watching
May 09 WATCH: Can Biden and the GOP avoid a debt ceiling default? With the government at risk of being unable to meet its obligations as soon as June 1, raising the specter of economic chaos, Republicans are coming to the White House hoping to negotiate sweeping cuts to federal spending in exchange… Continue reading
May 05 Oregon GOP stages bill boycott, citing obscure law about reading level By Ed Komenda, Associated Press Republicans blocking bills about abortion, gun control and gender-affirming health care in Oregon this week are basing their boycott on an obscure, 44-year-old state law that requires bill summaries to be written at the reading level of an eighth- or… Continue reading
Apr 30 The GOP wants to implement Medicaid work requirements. Here's what that means By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press More than a half million of the poorest Americans could be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that would require people to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid. Here's a look at the proposal and… Continue reading
Apr 26 Here's what's in the GOP bill to lift the U.S. debt limit By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill has virtually no chance of becoming law, but Republicans hope it will force Biden to the negotiating table on the debt limit. Continue reading
Apr 26 WATCH: House approves GOP debt ceiling plan By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press House Republicans have passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending. Continue reading
Apr 22 More Republican candidates poised to join 2024 campaign By Jill Colvin, Associated Press A new wave of GOP White House hopefuls will begin entering the 2024 race as soon as this coming week after a monthslong lull. Continue reading
Apr 19 House passes bill to overturn D.C. police accountability law By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press It's the third time this year that House Republicans have sought to overturn local D.C. legislation, claiming officials have been soft on crime in the midst of a multi-year spike. Continue reading
Apr 14 NRA convention draws top GOP 2024 hopefuls in the wake of continued mass shootings By Will Weissert, Tom Davies, Associated Press Top Republican hopefuls for the 2024 presidential race are vowing at the National Rifle Association's annual convention to defend the Second Amendment at all costs. Continue reading
Apr 13 Florida GOP passes 6-week abortion ban, Gov. DeSantis expected to sign By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Thursday approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run. Continue reading