Hakeem Jeffries says he has ‘no idea’ what Kevin McCarthy’s talking about
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Hakeem Jeffries says he has ‘no idea’ what Kevin McCarthy’s talking about

The compromise reached last night “will not be a final agreement” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said, until Congress has been able to review the legislation. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told him there is “not one thing in the bill for Democrats.”… […]

Biden, McCarthy poised to claim victory after protracted debt drama
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Biden, McCarthy poised to claim victory after protracted debt drama

At the moment, that’s still an “if.” Negotiators won’t release full details of their plan until Sunday afternoon, after a final call between McCarthy and Biden — sending lawmakers and aides searching for problem spots in between their Memorial Day parades and picnics. If an issue does emerge in either party, Republicans and Democrats agree… […]

McCarthy races to sell newly released debt deal amid rumblings of far-right rebellion
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McCarthy races to sell newly released debt deal amid rumblings of far-right rebellion

Negotiators and staff worked through the night to finalize about 100 pages of legislative text, which would raise the debt ceiling through January 2025, limit federal spending on domestic programs, provide modest funding increases for the military and veterans, and impose tougher work requirements for certain federal benefits, among other things. Asked about the already… […]

Source: Correa changes course, agrees with Mets
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Source: Correa changes course, agrees with Mets

3:19 AM ETAlden GonzalezESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016.Carlos Correa, in a stunning turn of events, has agreed on a 12-year, $315 million contract with the New York Mets, eschewing a previous 13-year agreement with… […]