May 27 GOP negotiators are ‘closer to an agreement’ on debt limit, but no deal yet, McCarthy says By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Saturday that Republican negotiators were “closer to an agreement” that would resolve the looming debt crisis, but had not reached a deal with President Joe Biden. Continue reading
May 26 Deadline looming, Biden and McCarthy narrow in on budget deal to lift debt ceiling By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Days from a deadline, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are narrowing in on a two-year budget deal that could unlock a vote for lifting the nation’s debt ceiling. Continue reading
May 25 Biden releases new plan to tackle rise in antisemitism, says ‘hate will not prevail’ By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The document released Thursday outlines more than 100 steps the administration and its partners can take to combat an alarming rise in antisemitism. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Biden nominates Gen. Charles Q. Brown as Joint Chiefs chair By Tara Copp, Associated Press He's been many firsts, including the Air Force's first Black commander of the Pacific Air Forces, and most recently its first Black chief of staff, making him the first African American to lead any of the military branches. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden stops GOP-led effort to block D.C. police reform law By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday — the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder — vetoed an effort led by congressional Republicans to overturn a new District of Columbia law on improving police accountability. Continue reading
May 24 House Republicans pass resolution overturning student loan cancellation; Biden vows to veto By Collin Binkley, Associated Press It adds to the GOP's ongoing attack on Biden's one-time student loan cancellation, which was halted in November in response to lawsuits from conservative opponents. Continue reading
May 24 WATCH: Biden marks anniversary of Uvalde school massacre By Colleen Long, Acacia Coronado, Associated Press As families and loved ones mourn the unimaginable loss of 19 children and two teachers shot dead last year in Uvalde, Texas, Biden said from a solemn White House memorial that too many schools, too many everyday places have become… Continue reading
May 24 WATCH: White House holds briefing as ongoing debt ceiling negotiations continue By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Jean-Pierre decried what the administration called a “manufactured crisis” set in motion by Republicans pushing “extreme proposals” that would hurt "every single part of the country, whether you’re in a red state or a blue state.”… Continue reading
May 24 WATCH: McCarthy says sides are ‘far apart’ as he sends negotiators to finish debt limit talks By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Defiant, the speaker said “it's not my fault" that Washington was careening toward a crisis, pushing blame onto the White House. Continue reading
May 23 White House unveils new efforts to guide federally backed research of artificial intelligence By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Among the moves unveiled by the administration was a tweak to the United States' strategic plan on artificial intelligence research to add greater emphasis on international collaboration with allies. Continue reading