
Partisan battle lines drawn over debt ceiling
Washington barely had time to catch its breath after reaching a deal on raising taxes; Now comes the next showdown
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Washington barely had time to catch its breath after reaching a deal on raising taxes; Now comes the next showdown
Fifty-two percent of Republicans say they were unhappy with how House Speaker John Boehner handled "fiscal cliff" negotiations
Regular wage earners will pay more in taxes, while the wealthy and companies may use strategies to reduce rates
Certain parts of the new law that avoided plunging U.S. off "fiscal cliff" could catch some taxpayers by surprise
Whose taxes are affected and what tax credits would be extended in a bipartisan bill passed by both the Senate and the House
Conservative senators give House members a pass for voting against "fiscal cliff" plan; say GOP will be more united in next debate
President cements, via autopen, hard-won deal into law, dodging across-the-board spending cuts and raising taxes on the richest
Congress has set itself up for another high-pressure fiscal showdown in a matter of weeks
Racetrack owners getting speedier deductions, Puerto Rican rum subsidy, wind power credits among parts of "fiscal cliff" bill
Despite criticism from the left, the president counts "fiscal cliff" package as a victory
Dow Jones industrial average careened more than 300 points higher, its biggest gain since December 2011
Ratings agency says Congress must take steps to shrink the budget deficit if it wants to keep the government's "Aaa" rating
Analysis: CBS' Major Garrett says GOP should be happy about the tax cuts; it's something the party has spent decades fighting for
Vice president hailed with bipartisan praise after putting decades of experience to use ushering deal through Congress
Retiring Rep. Steve LaTourette, R-Ohio believes the GOP was stiffed in the "fiscal cliff" deal - but voted for it anyway
Hollywood, NASCAR are among the beneficiaries of tax credits in the "cliff" deal
Politico's congressional reporter Sueng Min Kim breaks down the backroom dealings that led to the bipartisan agreement
House relents and passes "far from perfect" Senate bill, protecting most Americans from an income tax hike
Congressman speaks out on "fiscal cliff" deal
"Fiscal cliff" averted
Obama will not debate debt ceiling
After a day of House Republicans voicing their anger over the lack of spending cuts, House GOP leaders will move forward with final vote
If he has the votes, they'll amend the Senate-passed bill; if not, the House will vote on the Senate bill as passed
President hands out praise for bipartisan effort in Congress and to his vice president Joe Biden
GOP-dominated chamber may vote as early as afternoon of rare New Year's Day session after Senate's middle-of-the-night approval
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The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
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Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said President Trump "incited an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol" on January 6.
Democrats are considering passing the bill through reconciliation, which would allow it to be passed without GOP support.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he has yet to hear back from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
The president signed 10 executive orders aimed at expanding testing and vaccine availability and reopening schools soon.
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Harrison lost his bid to unseat Lindsey Graham but raised a massive $132 million in the effort.
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
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Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said President Trump "incited an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol" on January 6.
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Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
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