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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 Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

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Biden, GOP reach debt-ceiling deal, now Congress must approve it to prevent calamitous default

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an “agreement in principle” to resolve the looming debt crisis

The Independent UK

Debt ceiling tests McCarthy, as GOP speaker rides breezily through fight of his career

Kevin McCarthy was never Washington’s bet to become House speaker

The Independent UK

What's next on the debt ceiling: Selling the plan, and making a deal into a law

After weeks of negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have announced an “agreement in principle” to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and avoid a potentially catastrophic default

The Independent UK

Why Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment fight isn't finished yet

The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with the impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton

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Fight still ahead for Texas' Ken Paxton after historic impeachment deepens GOP divisions

The historic impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is plunging Republicans into a bruising fight over whether to banish one of their own in America’s biggest red state

The Independent UK

Biden, GOP reach tentative deal to raise debt ceiling, avoid calamitous US default

With the outlines of a deal in place, the legislative package could be drafted and shared with lawmakers in time for votes early next week in the House and later in the Senate.

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden, McCarthy reach tentative deal to raise US debt ceiling

Deal raises debt limit for two years while capping spending, but uncertainty remains on whether it can pass Congress.

Al Jazeera

Biden cuts deal in principle with Republicans to avert catastrophic US default

WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden and Republican lawmakers struck a deal in principle to raise the country's debt ceiling Saturday, in a crucial first step towards eliminating the threat of a disastrous default with just days to spare.

Bangkok Post

Biden, McCarthy reach tentative US debt ceiling deal

U.S. President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy reached a tentative deal to suspend the federal government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Saturday evening, ending a months-long stalemate.

Reuters

Tentative deal struck to raise US debt limit and avert default crisis

Biden and top Republican Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative deal to raise the federal government's $US31.4 trillion debt ceiling

The New Daily

“I’m here to watch history”: Texans marvel at Paxton impeachment spectacle

The suspended attorney general’s supporters thought lawmakers tried to overrule voters. Ken Paxton’s critics felt accountability was a long time coming.

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The Independent UK

Debt ceiling deal reached between Biden and McCarthy

Tentative deal will avert a worldwide financial catastrophe

The Texas Tribune

No teacher raises, no vouchers: Lawmakers fail to reach compromise on school funding bill

The end of House Bill 100 is a bittersweet victory for public education advocates who vehemently oppose school voucher programs but lament that schools won’t get additional funds to pay for teacher raises or balance their budgets.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott can pick a fill-in attorney general. He’s so far been silent on impeachment.

Abbott himself is a former attorney general, preceding Paxton in the position. The governor has built deep connections in the conservative legal world and is known to lean on former aides for high-profile appointments.

The Guardian - US

Biden and McCarthy hold debt ceiling talks amid signs a deal is close

Default deadline pushed to 5 June as work requirements for food aid recipients reportedly emerge as final sticking point

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Texas House impeaches Ken Paxton for abuse of office

Paxton is immediately removed from office, pending a Senate trial.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties; will face Senate trial

The House voted 121-23 to suspend the attorney general and refer him to the Senate for trial on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction. It was the first such impeachment since 1975.

WEKU

Republican-led Texas House impeaches state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached by fellow Republicans in a historic vote in the Texas House. He will immediately and temporarily be suspended from his duties.

The Independent UK

Texas GOP attorney general Ken Paxton impeached by Republican-controlled Statehouse

Charlie Geren says members ‘received telephone calls from general Paxton personally, threatening them with political consequences in their next election’

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers find consensus on bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices in public universities

The bill now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott for approval. If it becomes law, Texas will become the second state in the country to ban DEI offices at public universities.

The Independent UK

Kimberly Guilfoyle threatens DeSantis: ‘You’re going to get hurt, and damaged – badly’

Donald Trump Jr’s fiancee issues threat days after the Florida governor officially announced his presidential bid

Chicago Sun-Times

State budget awaits Pritzker’s signature after clearing House without Republican support

Just after 2:30 a.m., the House voted 73-38 to pass the budget, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted as his “fifth balanced budget,” vowing to sign it.

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