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… […]