President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act on Saturday, suspending the debt ceiling for 19 months and bringing a monthslong political battle to a close. The compromise legislation negotiated by Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) passed both houses of Congress with bipartisan support this week, averting a potential default on the nation’s…
Biden Signs Debt Ceiling Bill, Ending Monthslong Political Battle
Biden Signs Debt Ceiling Bill, Ending Months of Political Battle
President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act on June 3, suspending the debt ceiling for 19 months and bringing a months-long political battle to a close. The legislation negotiated by Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) passed both houses of Congress with bipartisan support last week, averting a potential default on the nation’s…
Rep. Jordan Investigates FBI’s Role in Trump Special Counsel Probe After Durham Report
On the heels of the Durham Report, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has written Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers about an ongoing special counsel investigation into former President Donald Trump. “The Special Counsel’s report details how the FBI abused its law-enforcement authorities to achieve a political end—that is, hamstring the campaign and presidency of President…
‘Politicized’: Republicans Decry DOJ Lawsuit Against GOP Senate Candidate’s Business
Republicans are criticizing the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its lawsuit against the coal enterprise of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice II, who is mounting a Senate bid against embattled incumbent Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). The DOJ announced that it would be pursuing a suit against Justice’s 13 coal companies for unpaid court fines and reclamation fees…
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Iowa Town Hall
Former President Donald Trump’s fans in a Fox News audience made it clear: They like his toughness—and they miss the ways his policies benefited America and the world during his presidency. The June 1 town hall-style forum in Clive, Iowa, began and ended with cheers and standing ovations from the crowd, which applauded and whistled…
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Town Hall With Appreciative Iowa Audience
Former President Donald Trump’s fans in a Fox News audience made it clear: They like his toughness—and they miss the ways his policies benefited America and the world during his presidency. The town hall-style forum in Clive, Iowa, began and ended with cheers and standing ovations from the crowd, which applauded and whistled when host…
What’s Next After Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Bill
The U.S. Senate passed the debt ceiling agreement—the Fiscal Responsibility Act—with a vote of 63-36, preventing the nation’s first-ever default. The bill will now head to President Joe Biden’s desk for signing. The agreement, crafted by Biden, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), and their teams of negotiators, suspends the debt limit through Jan. 1, 2025,…
Sen. Rand Paul Blocking Biden Nominees Until COVID-19 Documents Released
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is seeking the release of U.S. government documents that may show links between risky U.S.-funded research projects and the origins of COVID-19. Paul has been requesting these documents for years, following concerns that the SARS-CoV-2 virus could have been created through “gain of function” experiments. “I’ve been trying to get COVID records…
Mike Pence and Chris Christie Set to Enter 2024 Presidential Race
Former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are preparing to launch bids for the 2024 Republican presidential slot. A strategist knowledgeable of Christie’s plans told The Epoch Times on May 31 that Maria Comella will run his upcoming campaign. Comella worked on Christie’s 2016 presidential bid. She was also chief…
Mike Pence, Chris Christie Set to Enter 2024 Presidential Race
Former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are planning to announce that they will enter the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Pence and Christie will formally announce their campaigns next week, according to people with knowledge of their plans. Maria Comella, who worked on Christie’s 2016 presidential bid and also was chief…
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