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G.O.P. Spending Hawks Defy Trump on the Debt Limit, Previewing More Clashes
President-elect Donald J. Trump is known for his tight grip on members of his party, but the rare rejection of his demand to suspend the debt limit reflected a disconnect that could plague his ...The New York Times - 2h -
US House passes funding proposal without Trump’s demand to raise debt limit
After Trump and Musk scuttled prior bipartisan deal, Republicans denied Trump-backed package. The US House of Representatives passed a funding proposal Friday evening just hours before the US ...The Guardian - 2h -
The Republicans Who Defied Trump on the Spending and Debt Deal
The rebels are largely the most conservative lawmakers who are passionate about slashing spending and debt. They hail from deep-red districts where a primary challenge is less of a danger.The New York Times - 6h -
What is the debt ceiling? Inside Trump's unprecedented demand to eliminate it
Among the measures being debated by Congress to avert a government shutdown is increasing the debt ceiling — or eliminating it entirely.NBC News - 8h -
'Catastrophic event': What the US defaulting on its debt could mean
The reality is that a U.S. government default would be unprecedented, and many experts have said it would likely lead to economic chaos.ABC News - 23h -
Trump Tossed a Debt Limit Grenade Into Spending Talks. Here’s Why.
President-elect Donald J. Trump was forced to negotiate with Democrats over the borrowing cap during his first term.The New York Times - 1d -
Democrats dodge a debt ceiling deal
After years of decrying GOP hostage-taking, they're balking at Donald Trump's request for a clean increase to the borrowing limit.Politico - 1d -
House GOP eyes plan C that cuts Trump debt ceiling demand
House Republicans are eyeing a new spending proposal that would tee up votes on three separate measures: to fund the government, appropriate disaster relief and allocate farm assistance, three ...The Hill - 10h -
Trump floats extending debt ceiling to 2029
President-elect Trump reiterated his support for abolishing or raising the debt ceiling, after House Republicans failed to advance a continuing resolution that would keep the government funded past ...The Hill - 14h -
Trump throws debt limit into shutdown fight
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Why Trump wants the debt limit off his plate President-elect Trump's recent ...The Hill - 1d -
Dems say 'hell no' to GOP plan B on government funding, debt ceiling
House Democrats are rallying in overwhelming opposition to the Republicans' second stab at a government funding bill, vowing to sink it on the House floor and force GOP leaders back to the table to ...The Hill - 1d -
5 things to know about Trump's call to scrap debt ceiling
President-elect Trump has thrown a wrench into government funding negotiations with his call to eliminate the debt ceiling just days before a potential shutdown. Republican lawmakers are already ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump wants debt ceiling raised or scrapped in new government funding bill
President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Republicans to either raise or abolish the debt ceiling in a new spending bill to keep the government funded. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...CBS News - 1d -
Why Trump wants Congress to abolish the debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump added a wrinkle to negotiations over a deal to fund the government when he called for an increase to the debt ceiling.CBS News - 1d -
Trump shakes up spending talks with call to eliminate debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.CBS News - 1d -
Trump threatens shutdown unless debt limit demand met
President-elect Donald Trump took credit for killing the government funding bill and said there will be a shutdown unless Congress takes action on the debt limit.ABC News - 1d -
What happened inside the courtroom as Luigi Mangione waived extradition
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has waived extradition and could appear Thursday in front of a New York City judge for arraignment. CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
Jeffries dismisses Trump debt ceiling demand: ‘Hard pass’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) dismissed President-elect Trump’s demand to increase the debt ceiling, saying he was a “hard pass” on the idea. “GOP extremists want House Democrats ...The Hill - 1d -
Elizabeth Warren backs Trump call to eliminate debt ceiling
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Thursday supported President-elect Trump’s pressure on lawmakers to eliminate the debt ceiling. “I agree with President-elect Trump that Congress should terminate ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says Congress should eliminate the debt ceiling
NBC News’ Garrett Haake spoke to President-elect Trump about his opposition to a government funding deal in Congress to avoid a shutdown. Trump also said Congress should abolish the debt ceiling, ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump calls for abolishing the debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling, a day after he came out against a deal reached by congressional lawmakers to fund the government before ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump says US should get rid of debt ceiling
President-elect Trump said Thursday he would support abolishing the debt ceiling as he pushed the issue to the center of government spending talks with just days to avert a shutdown. Trump told NBC ...The Hill - 1d -
Lawmakers caught off guard by Trump debt ceiling demand
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appeared caught off guard on Wednesday as President-elect Trump demanded that a debt ceiling hike be paired with a stopgap government funding bill, rejecting a ...The Hill - 2d -
What’s Inside the Spending Bill to Avoid a Government Shutdown?
The mammoth year-end federal funding measure congressional leaders agreed on does far more than just keep the government running. It is stuffed with all manner of policy and other changes.The New York Times - 2d -
Top GOP appropriator 'surprised' by Trump debt ceiling demand: 'Don't know his rationale'
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Wednesday evening that she was taken aback by President-elect Trump's demand that the stopgap spending bill be used to increase the debt ceiling. Collins, the top ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump, Vance call for clean CR, debt ceiling hike, urge GOP to sink Johnson compromise
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance on Wednesday called for Republicans to approve a clean stopgap funding bill paired with a hike to the debt ceiling, saying the previous ...The Hill - 2d -
Inside Jeff Bezos' upcoming meeting with Trump
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Wednesday will be the latest tech leader to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.CBS News - 2d -
Trump says he will seek to eliminate daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he and Republicans would seek to permanently eliminate daylight saving time when he takes office.NBC News - Dec. 13 -
Trump says GOP will push to eliminate daylight saving time
President-elect Trump on Friday said Republicans would push to eliminate daylight saving time, calling it "inconvenient" and "costly." "The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Outgoing Education Sec. warns of coming 'dark era' with Trump's vow to eliminate the department
Miguel Cardona, from 4th grade teacher to Education Secretary, defends federal agency amid Trump’s push to eliminate it, emphasizing its role in public school oversight.NBC News - Dec. 13 -
Eliminated NFL teams that need a QB: What each franchise must add to set up future signal-caller for success
A look at the current infrastructure and most glaring needs for teams eliminated from playoff contentionCBS Sports - Dec. 11 -
Trump's administration set to have unprecedented number of billionaires
Once President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, an unprecedented number of billionaires will make up his incoming administration. Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai joins "The ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
What are the fastest ways to get rid of $5,000 in credit card debt?
If you've racked up $5,000 in credit card debt, these strategies can help you tackle it faster than you'd expect.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Week 14 preview: What is Guerendo's ceiling? Bench Cousins, start Levis? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Welcome to our weekend preview show where we get you ready with everything you need to know heading into Sunday and Monday's action. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to share 3 burning fantasy ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
'This is a Hail Mary': Inside Lonzo Ball's unprecedented 1,000-day return to the NBA
What was originally thought to be a minor injury turned into "search and rescue" procedures and one surgery no NBA player ever had done. This is the untold story of Ball's harrowing road back to ...ESPN - Dec. 5 -
What credit card debt relief options work best with bad credit?
A damaged credit score can complicate the debt relief process, but you still have plenty of options to consider.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Netanyahu Welcomes Trump’s Demand to Free Hostages Before Inauguration
The Israeli leader’s comments came after President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to take unspecified action unless the hostages held in Gaza are released by Jan. 20.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump demands hostages be released from Gaza before he takes office
Hamas recently released a propaganda video featuring U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held since the Oct. 7 massacre. It comes as President-elect Donald Trump demands the release ...CBS News - Dec. 3