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.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
A man accused of murder in Chester County had interacted with police officers hours before the killing, according to court documents.
A Baltimore Police officer and a suspect were shot during an active shooter incident Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The fire broke out at a rowhome in the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street in Philadelphia's Point Breeze section.
The family of a teenager who appeared to be put in a chokehold during a protest against ICE in Quakertown is speaking out.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
A man accused of murder in Chester County had interacted with police officers hours before the killing, according to court documents.
Officials said Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, who are both from Bucks County, hoped to carry out a bigger attack than the Boston Marathon bombing.
Two people are dead, and three others were injured in a crash in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Monday night, police said.
A Baltimore Police officer and a suspect were shot during an active shooter incident Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
A man accused of murder in Chester County had interacted with police officers hours before the killing, according to court documents.
The fire broke out at a rowhome in the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street in Philadelphia's Point Breeze section.
The family of a teenager who appeared to be put in a chokehold during a protest against ICE in Quakertown is speaking out.
Emir Balat, a senior who was enrolled virtually at Neshaminy High School, is facing federal terrorism charges connected to explosive devices discovered outside New York City's mayoral residence over the weekend.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
There are several challenges in the investigation into the March 4 explosion at a Logan Township cocoa processing facility, officials say.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Yentli Soto Albrecht has a rare genetic form of ALS and is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
James Harden scored 21 points to become the ninth player in NBA history with more than 29,000 career points, and the Cavaliers cruised to a 115-101 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey does not have any fractures in his sprained right pinky, according to medical tests.
The Phillies and starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo agreed to a five-year contract extension with a club option for a sixth season.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost three defensive starters to free agency as the NFL's legal tampering period opened Monday.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
Steve Jahn, the man charged with fatally shooting a woman in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, had called 911 and claimed people were following him about 2 hours before the shooting, according to court documents. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Crews are responding to a fire at a rowhome in Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood Tuesday. Nikki DeMentri has the latest on the fire.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts wrote a children's book, "Better Than a Touchdown," which was released Tuesday, March 10.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts says he always wanted to write a children's book. He speaks about his inspiration behind "Better Than A Touchdown," his message about pushing through adversity and his advice to young athletes.
A fire tore through a barn in Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday morning.