Category: debt ceiling

NTD Good Morning (May 31): Work Requirements for Welfare in Debt Limit Deal; US Border Patrol Chief Retiring

Inside the debt-ceiling deal, Republicans successfully got something that they really wanted. Stronger work requirements, for people receiving federal aid. For years, the two sides have disagreed about work requirements. We take a closer look. The head of the U.S. Border Patrol Raul Ortiz is retiring. Find out when he plans to depart after over…


US Debt Ceiling Deal Clears Crucial Hurdle Ahead of House Vote

The U.S. debt ceiling agreement established by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) during the Memorial Day long weekend cleared a critical hurdle that will allow House lawmakers to vote on the deal. The House Rules Committee passed it with a vote of 7 to 6, advancing the debt limit bill—the Fiscal…


McCarthy Threatens Contempt Charges Against FBI Director Over Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Biden

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy issued a warning to FBI Director Christopher Wray, threatening to hold the director in contempt of Congress. The high-stakes debt ceiling deal faces its first battle in Congress. The White House calls for support, while some conservatives call it a deal that has completely failed. The United States sanctions individuals in China and…


House Freedom Caucus Vows ‘Reckoning’ If GOP Passes Debt Limit Deal

Members of the staunchly conservative House Freedom Caucus have promised a “reckoning” if their Republican colleagues support the debt limit deal struck by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and President Joe Biden. “If you’re out there watching this, every one of my colleagues, let me very be clear: Not one Republican should vote for this…


LIVE 12 PM ET: House Freedom Caucus Speaks About Debt Ceiling

The House Freedom Caucus holds a news conference to discuss the debt ceiling at 12:15 p.m. ET on May 30. …


LIVE NOW: House Freedom Caucus Speaks About Debt Ceiling

The House Freedom Caucus holds a news conference to discuss the debt ceiling at 12 p.m. ET on May 30. …


House Freedom Caucus Speaks About Debt Ceiling

The House Freedom Caucus holds a news conference to discuss the debt ceiling at 12 p.m. ET on May 30. …


[LIVE NOW] Government Agrees to Settle Debt With More Debt; Musk Says No to European Censorship | Live with Josh

A debt deal has been made. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have agreed to again raise the debt ceiling. This essentially means digging the country deeper into debt, while making it appear they’re solving the debt problem. At the same time, however, it shows a bipartisan deal, but Republicans and Democrats remain…


Government Agrees to Settle Debt With More Debt; Musk Says No to European Censorship | Live with Josh

A debt deal has been made. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have agreed to again raise the debt ceiling. This essentially means digging the country deeper into debt, while making it appear they’re solving the debt problem. At the same time, however, it shows a bipartisan deal, but Republicans and Democrats remain…


LIVE 7 AM ET: NTD Good Morning (May 30): Debt Ceiling Deal Obstacles; Hurricane Ian Victims Still Recovering as Storm Season Approaches

White House and Republican leaders move to build congressional support for the debt ceiling deal. Some Senators vow to make changes if it makes it past the house. The bill heads to the House rules committee on May 30.  We have the details. The Atlantic Hurricane season is set to start on June 1st. We…