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Takeaways on debt ceiling: McCarthy's balancing act, Biden's choice and the challenges ahead

After weeks of negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have struck an agreement to avert a potentially devastating government default

The Independent UK

Trump's welcome of Scott into 2024 race shows his calculus: The more GOP rivals, the better for him

When Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina launched his campaign for the White House, the notoriously prickly former President Donald Trump welcomed his new competitor with open arms

The Independent UK

Biden and McCarthy tout "historic" debt ceiling deal to a divided Congress

Some conservative Republicans and progressive Democrats have criticized the deal.

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Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid U.S. default; now it’s up to Congress

Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden announce a deal to avert a default on June 5. The plan includes spending cuts that could anger some lawmakers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas Legislature passes bill reining in “rogue” prosecutors

The GOP priority legislation could remove prosecutors from office if they don’t pursue certain crimes. The bill gained traction after some Democratic district attorneys said they would not prosecute abortion-related crimes.

The Texas Tribune

Debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote: Biden

US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to pass the tentative debt ceiling deal he reached with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

The New Daily

Ken Paxton impeachment fight exposes deep fissures among Texas Republicans

As the 88th Legislative Session came to a close, longstanding divisions between traditional conservatives and party’s far right came into focus.

The Texas Tribune

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Biden, McCarthy reach final deal on debt ceiling days before potential default

With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling and worked to ensure enough Republican and Democratic votes to pass the measure in the coming week.

France 24

Biden, McCarthy agree to raise US debt ceiling – what’s in the deal?

Sources reveal discretionary spending cap and changes to the federal food program, among other details

The Guardian - US

What’s in the cliffhanger deal struck by Biden and McCarthy to raise the debt limit?

Agreement will prevent US from defaulting on loans and losing credit rating

The Independent UK

CPC chair skeptical of debt ceiling deal

Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, criticized the deal's work requirements for aid programs

Salon

Debt ceiling agreement gets thumbs up from biz groups, jeers from some on political right

The reviews are starting to come in as details emerge about the debt ceiling agreement reached by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

The Independent UK

Debt Ceiling Deal Curtails GOP-Backed Budget Cuts, Spending Caps

The deal will freeze non-military discretionary spending this year and allow a 1 percent increase in 2024.

Reason

"Thread the needle": Party leaders sell divergent realities on debt ceiling deal

"Either side bragging too much about their wins scares people and costs votes."

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Senator Dianne Feinstein has full-time aides to help her when she gets confused, report says

The 89-year-old Californian has announced she will not seek re-election but will serve out the remainder of her term

The Independent UK

Right-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina by blasting 'political caste'

He believes selling human organs should be legal, climate change is a “socialist lie,” sex education is a ploy to destroy the family and that the Central Bank should be abolished

The Texas Tribune

Republican priorities on school choice, border fail, but late-night compromises resurrect others

Rushed agreements and suspended rules rescue legislation on the electric grid and economic incentives for companies, and work is still being done on a property tax proposal.

The Guardian - US

The debt ceiling deal isn’t perfect but it’s the only one – and it must pass

What happens from here depends on how many members of the House prefer governing to chaos

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McCarthy and Biden's debt ceiling plan faces a big test

The stakes are especially high for McCarthy, whose survival as speaker could be at stake.

Salon

Debt ceiling deal slammed as "cruel"

"Hungry people are set to lose food while tax cheats get a free pass"

The Independent UK

Diverse Republican presidential primary field sees an opening in 2024 with voters of color

Race has emerged as a central issue, and a delicate one, in the 2024 presidential contest as the Republican Party fields one of its most racially diverse group of primary candidates ever

The Guardian - US

Experts warn of increased risk of US terror attacks by rightwing ‘lone wolf’ actors

Individuals rather than organized groups more likely to commit extremist crimes as inflammatory Republican rhetoric escalates

The Guardian - US

DeSantis accused of ‘catastrophic’ climate approach after campaign launch

Republican ‘trying to out-Trump Trump’ on climate, expert says, as governor says he rejects the ‘politicization of the weather’

The Independent UK

Debt-ceiling deal: What's in and what's out of the agreement to avert US default

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle on legislation to increase the nation's borrowing authority and avoid a default

The Independent UK

Liz Cheney to give Colorado College graduation speech as GOP campaign speculation persists

Former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney is scheduled to give a graduation speech at her alma mater, where she'll likely return to themes she's spoken on since leaving office about the threat she believes Donald Trump poses to democracy

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