GOP Rep. says "there is a little bit of wiggle room" on default date
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that he and President Joe Biden had a "productive" call,.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that he and President Joe Biden had a "productive" call,.
How could a 145-year-old change to the US Constitution that gave citizenship to former slaves serve as a path out of the debt ceiling drama? Government officials and legal authorities are divided over whether it does.
Some Democrats want President Biden to use the 14th Amendment to raise the debt limit. Using this authority would allow the president and the United States to continue to pay its bills on time.
Without a deal, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could be unable to pay its bills and might default on its debt as soon as June 1.
"It's hard to overstate how bad it would be," one expert said. Everything from Social Security payments to your retirement fund could get hit.
Breaching the debt ceiling may sound esoteric, but financial experts warn it could hurt Americans financially in a number of ways.
On Tuesday, President Biden is expected to meet again with top congressional leaders to continue discussions on raising the nation's debt ceiling.
Republican and Democrats talked behind the scenes over the weekend, with no formal deal announced, as President Biden and top congressional leaders say they are working toward some sort of agreement.
President Biden and top Congressional leaders have yet to reach an agreement on the debt limit crisis.
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
Former President Donald Trump said in a CNN town hall that Carroll's story was "fake" and "made up," despite the swift and unanimous verdict.
Republicans and Democrats still appear far apart on raising or suspending the debt ceiling. The five leaders are expected to meet again Friday.
The federal government caps the amount of money it can borrow. But what are the risks if Congress fails to lift the debt limit?
Chris details the latest storm currently ravaging the region, the passage of another raise in the debt ceiling, and a plan to sue fast food restaurants to pay for health related issues. He also talks with former pitcher and new Phillies Broadcaster Jamie Moyer.
Chris Stigall voiced his outrage with Republicans who joined the Democrats to send a "clean" bill raising the debt ceiling to the Senate this morning on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
Chris is providing Karen Hepp Snow Baggies to listeners in the suburbs and discussing the deal in the House of Representatives to raise the debt ceiling and the Phillies new broadcast team.
Just hours before the midnight deadline, a deal is struck.
Chris remains skeptical about global warming as today's drop to the lowest in two years and he is surprised at the commotion surrounding whether or not Beyonce lip synched the National Anthem at the Presidential Inauguration. He also talks to Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick about the debt ceiling, State Representative Daryl Metcalfe about making Pennsylvania a right-to-work state, and Tom McGrath from the Philly Post.
Chris reviews the press conference held by President Obama on the debt ceiling and gun control and discusses it with John Hayward from Human Events. He also talks to Pennsylvania's Lt. Governor Jim Cawley and discusses some polls conducted among Pennsylvanians by Harper Polling with Brock McLeary.
Chris awaits tommorrow's report on gun violence from Vice-President Joe Biden, he reviews the weekends NFL playoff matchups and the Golden Globe awards, and he explains the evolution from the Obamacare mandate to a mandate "plus." He also talks to Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna about the fight to raise the debt ceiling.
Chris analyzes the Obama Administration's next move to implement gun control, the President's next set of cabinet nominations, and he details New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's media rounds following his State of the State address. He talks to Senator Pat Toomey about the debt ceiling debate and Governor Corbett about his decision to sue the NCAA over sanctions imposed against Penn State.
Chris details the cabinet nominations revealed yesterday by President Obama and the excitement that surrounded Alabama Quarterback AJ McCarron's girlfriend during last night's national championship game. He also discusses New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney's latest politization of Hurricane Sandy, Senator Pat Toomey's intentions for raising the debt ceiling, and a brawl at the Cherry Hill Mall.
Grover is the ultimate in single interest constituencies in Washington. He is not accountable to anybody. He does not disclose who funds him, who pays him to do what he does or how much he is paid to blackmail GOP Members of Congress to sign his pledge not to raise taxes.
Chris reviews the recall elections in Wisconsin, talks to CBS 3's Ben Simoneau about flash mobs and to Larry Kane about privatization of the states liquor stores.
Governor Corbett says the likely loss of federal dollars as a result of the debt ceiling deal in Washington is a good example of why he didn't want to spend the surplus from last year's budget.
Prepare for another massive change with temps jumping again in the Philadelphia region. It will be roughly 30 degrees warmer on Friday afternoon than on Thursday.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood left a man wounded Thursday, police said.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Luigi Mangione's federal interstate stalking trial has been pushed back to November. The move follows a delay in the start of his trial on state charges.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
Prepare for another massive change with temps jumping again in the Philadelphia region. It will be roughly 30 degrees warmer on Friday afternoon than on Thursday.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
Police believe a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun and may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philly home Wednesday.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood left a man wounded Thursday, police said.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Tyson Foerster returns to the Flyers' lineup after missing nearly 50 games with an arm injury as the team continues its playoff push.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says temps in the Philadelphia region will jump to the 70s Friday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The peacock was spotted in Lower Moreland Township in the area of Frederick and Robert roads.
John Aytch was able to land a small plane in a Northeast Philadelphia park on Wednesday after its engine lost power.
An employee at a Planet Fitness in Wyncote was stabbed Thursday afternoon by someone who had previously been banned from the gym, according to police.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony launched a new health clinic on wheels in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Thursday.