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.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Fest entered its final weekend Friday as thousands of visitors gathered at Lemon Hill despite poor air quality across the region.
Fresh off the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lincoln Financial Field is part of another milestone: two Guinness World Records.
A man was pulled from a manhole in Northeast Philadelphia after getting trapped inside Wednesday afternoon.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
The poor air quality is causing health concerns for pets and creating new challenges for wildlife across the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson says some forecasts say a return to Code Purple is possible Friday night.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Fest entered its final weekend Friday as thousands of visitors gathered at Lemon Hill despite poor air quality across the region.
Fresh off the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lincoln Financial Field is part of another milestone: two Guinness World Records.
A man was pulled from a manhole in Northeast Philadelphia after getting trapped inside Wednesday afternoon.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Fest entered its final weekend Friday as thousands of visitors gathered at Lemon Hill despite poor air quality across the region.
Fresh off the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lincoln Financial Field is part of another milestone: two Guinness World Records.
A man was pulled from a manhole in Northeast Philadelphia after getting trapped inside Wednesday afternoon.
The poor air quality is causing health concerns for pets and creating new challenges for wildlife across the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson says some forecasts say a return to Code Purple is possible Friday night.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
At Stockton University, high school students learn the ins and outs of criminal investigations through scenarios inspired by the hit TV show CSI.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Defenseman Jamie Drysdale's extension is the fourth contract extension Flyers GM Danny Briere has handed out since July 1.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
More than 400,000 fans experienced the FIFA World Cup in person at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but for some, the prices made it impossible to attend.
LeBron James, the NBA's career scoring king and current free agent, remains undecided about where he'll play this season.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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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.
Comedian and actor Shane Gillis made history Friday night at the South Philadelphia stadium, breaking two Guinness World Records. Kerri Corrado reports.
As Canadian wildfire smoke moves out of the Philadelphia region, normal operations have resumed at PHL and the city's trash collection.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Fest entered its final weekend Friday as thousands of visitors gathered at Lemon Hill despite hazy skies and poor air quality across the region. Ross DiMattei reports.
The poor air quality is causing health concerns for pets and creating new challenges for wildlife across the Philadelphia region. Madeleine Wright reports.
Doctors say it's best to limit time outside during these types of air quality alerts and take precautions when outside. CBS News Philadelphia's Stephanie Stahl has more tips from doctors on how residents in the region can stay safe during unhealthy air conditions.