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… […]

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.”… […]