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Lawmakers voting on debt deal before deadline; not all GOP on same page over debt ceiling deal
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House passes debt ceiling deal
By a vote of 314-117, the House Wednesday night passed a bill that would suspend the nation's debt ceiling and prevent the U.S. government from a potentially disastrous default. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott on debt limit bill
Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott told CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion he could not support the debt limit bill heading for a House vote Wednesday night.
Rep. Torres undecided on debt limit bill
CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke with New York Rep. Ritchie Torres, a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Wednesday afternoon about the upcoming House vote on the debt limit bill.
Rand Paul on debt ceiling bill opposition
Even before the debt limit bill comes to a vote in the House, some Republican senators are coming out against the "Fiscal Responsibility Act." CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke with Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul about his thoughts on the legislation.
Senate Republicans on debt limit bill
Senate Republicans spoke with reporters Wednesday afternoon about the debt ceiling deal reached by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he anticipates the bill will pass in the House.
McCarthy dismisses threats to oust him as speaker over debt ceiling deal
House Freedom Caucus members are unhappy with the debt ceiling deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden.
House lawmakers to vote on debt ceiling bill
Lawmakers are under pressure to accept the agreement struck by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but more than two dozen are vowing to reject it. The debt deal is bound for the House floor Wednesday after clearing the powerful Rules Committee Tuesday night by one vote. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang have the latest from Washington.
Debt ceiling bill clears first House hurdle, teeing up Wednesday vote
Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
McCarthy faces Republican backlash over debt deal
Some House Republicans have lashed out at Speaker Kevin McCarthy over the deal to raise the debt limit negotiated with the White House. Some have threatened to withhold support for the bill and try to oust McCarthy from his position. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Bipartisan deal reached to raise the debt limit
After President Biden brokered a deal with Speaker McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling by $4 trillion, they spent the weekend trying to secure enough votes to pass the bill by the June 5 deadline. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Biden talks about debt ceiling deal
President Biden spoke to reporters Monday about the debt ceiling deal he reached over the weekend with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Biden said he felt "very good" about the prospects of Congress passing the deal.
What is in the debt ceiling deal?
Congress is set to vote this week on a bipartisan agreement to suspend the debt ceiling and avert a potential government default. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on what's in the deal that was hammered out over the weekend.
Jeffries on debt ceiling deal
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced late Saturday that they had reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tells "Face the Nation" that he expects his caucus to vote for the deal because it "protects" Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans and the "American people."
Biden optimistic Democrats will back debt plan
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy both expressed optimism that they would be able to get their respective parties on board for the debt ceiling plan they negotiated. Natalie Brand has the latest.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Hakeem Jeffries expects Dem support for debt ceiling deal
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
Estimated debt limit deadline moved to June 5
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Friday that the estimated deadline that the government could begin to default on its debts has been pushed back from June 1 to June 5, giving negotiators an extra four days to reach a deal on raising the nation's debt ceiling. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has expressed optimism that it will get done in time. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Debt talks persist as Congress goes on recess
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he has directed his team of negotiators to work "24/7" with the White House until they reach a deal on raising the debt ceiling. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
No debt ceiling deal yet on potential default
Another day and still no deal between President Biden and congressional leaders as we creep closer to the estimated date the Treasury Department says the U.S. will exceed its borrowing limits. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane join with the latest updates from Capitol Hill.
McCarthy: Sides working together on debt deal
There's still no deal to raise the debt ceiling, but both sides say the latest negotiations were "productive." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion talked with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who's at the center of negotiations, Thursday morning at the Capitol.
White House adviser: Default not an option
Debt ceiling talks are continuing on Capitol Hill with just a week left until the Treasury secretary warns the U.S. could default. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes talked about the negotiations with Bharat Ramamurti, deputy director of the National Economic Council and adviser for strategic economic communications.
"Progress" seen in debt limit negotiations
We're just a week away from the June 1 deadline when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. could begin defaulting if the debt ceiling isn't raised. Both sides say negotiations Wednesday remained "productive," but there is still no deal, with the House set to begin a week-long Memorial Day recess. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
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U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
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Zelenskyy says he and Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future"
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Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach attack
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Stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan factory injures 14
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King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
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California rain may ease but more mudslides, flooding possible, forecasters say
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.
Death toll from UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville rises to 15
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
When grocery stores reject imperfect produce, this company steps in
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As beef prices rise, small butcher shops adapt to changing demand
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U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Trump promises to guard against "bad Santa" in Christmas Eve calls with kids
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Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
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Stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan factory injures 14
Fourteen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, authorities said.
Zelenskyy says he and Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future"
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future," signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
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Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
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King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
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Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan factory injures 14
Fourteen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, authorities said.
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