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To Understand the Debt Ceiling Crisis, Observe the Far Right Clown Show in Idaho
An executive branch scrum in Idaho explains many things about the state of the GOP.
McConnell Says He’ll Allow Vote on Raising Debt Ceiling Through December
The United States government was set to default on its debts — something it has never done before — later this month.
Republicans Lie That It’s Democrats’ — Not Trump’s — Debts That Need to Be Paid
The current debt ceiling raise would cover debts incurred by Trump, though Republicans aren’t admitting it.
Biden Gives Democrats Green Light to Weaken the Filibuster for Debt Ceiling Vote
Senate Democrats are weighing a new exception that would exempt debt ceiling votes from the filibuster.
Biden Slams GOP for Obstructing Debt Limit in Wake of “Reckless” Trump Agenda
“Their obstruction and irresponsibility knows absolutely no bounds,” the president said on Monday.
Schumer Unveils Deal With GOP Senators to Fund Government Through December
The federal government was set to run out of funding by midnight on Friday morning, but the shutdown has been averted.
Republicans Show They’d Rather Risk Recession Than Allow Democrats to Pass Bills
Republicans are making it clear that they are willing to risk a recession in order to gut the Build Back Better Act.
GOP Threatens Economic Disaster by Refusing to Raise Debt Limit Before Shutdown
Republicans are seemingly threatening economic disaster to score political points.
McConnell, Manchin, Sinema and Pharma Dems Are Preparing to Torpedo Everything
Mitch McConnell and a clot of conservative Democrats have set us up for an unprecedented calamity.
Democrats May Tie Disaster Relief to Raising Debt Ceiling, Putting GOP in a Bind
September is shaping up to be either a battle for the ages or a capitulation that seals the downward-spiraling deal.