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Biden administration finalizes rule to strike medical debt from credit reports
U.S. consumers will no longer have medical debt appear on their credit reports under to a new rule the CFPB finalized Tuesday.NBC News - 3d -
Medical debt banned from credit reports by new Biden administration rule
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports under a final rule announced by the Biden administration.CBS News - 3d -
Axelrod: 'Pretty clear' Trump has no desire to work with Democrats
Veteran Democratic strategist David Axelrod says it is “pretty clear” President-elect Trump has no desire to work with Democrats on bipartisan solutions, pointing to Trump's social media posts and ...The Hill - 4d -
New federal rule will remove medical debt from credit reports
A new rule on medical debt could affect millions of Americans' credit scores.ABC News - 4d -
Virginia special elections test Democratic enthusiasm as Trump takes office
Virginia is holding the first special election of the year in what is being billed as a test for Democratic enthusiasm ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race later this year. Democrats are widely ...The Hill - 4d -
Democrats under fire for not sounding alarm earlier on Biden
Democratic leaders and lawmakers are coming under growing scrutiny for not blowing the whistle sooner on what is widely perceived to be President Biden’s decline during the final two years of his ...The Hill - 4d -
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The future of the new rule remains in question, however, with President-elect Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House this month.The New York Times - 4d -
CFPB finalizes rule barring medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday finalized its rule barring medical debt from being included on credit reports, potentially freeing up billions in credit. The finalized ...The Hill - 4d -
Should Democrats work with Trump? Nancy Pelosi weighs in
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has a long history of opposing President-elect Donald Trump. Pelosi spoke with CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator ...CBS News - 4d -
$119 billion of U.S. government debt to be issued this week, raising questions about demand
A total of $119 billion in U.S. government debt issuance is about to drop this week through Wednesday, pushed forward due to Thursday’s abbreviated session for bond traders as the country marks the ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Is it legal for a credit card company to sell your delinquent debt?
There are a few routes your credit card company can take when you're late on payments — including selling the debt.CBS News - 4d -
House Democrats argue GOP Jan. 6 report defamed Cheney
A report from House Democrats is refuting GOP claims that former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) acted inappropriately by being in touch with star witness Cassidy Hutchinson, arguing a ...The Hill - 4d -
What proof must credit card debt collectors provide for a debt?
Debt collectors must provide proof that a debt is valid. Otherwise, they have to stop their collection efforts.CBS News - 4d -
Gillibrand to head Senate Democrats’ campaign arm
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) has been tapped by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to head the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, for ...The Hill - 4d -
Carville: Democrats have to focus on issues ‘Republicans can’t beef on’
Democratic strategist James Carville said in a new interview that Democrats need to focus on issues that Republicans “can’t beef on.” Carville joined MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Sunday to discuss what the ...The Hill - 4d -
For Democrats, strategic and bipartisan cooperation is necessary
Recognizing that there are areas where compromise can — and should — be reached while also understanding that Democrats should protect certain core principles is a good first step.The Hill - 5d -
Gillibrand to chair Senate Democrats' campaign arm for 2026 cycle
Politico - 5d -
As Democrats Reel, Two Front-Runners Emerge in a Leadership Battle
The race to lead the Democratic National Committee centers on the favorites, Ken Martin and Ben Wikler, but the party’s infighting over them looks nothing like a broad reckoning with its 2024 defeats.The New York Times - 5d -
How to secure an acceptable deal for Ukraine
Pressure on Vladimir Putin and security guarantees for Kyiv are essentialFinancial Times - 6d -
Congestion Pricing Shows the Future of the Democratic Party
A model for how to deliver for voters without getting stuck in a traffic jam — political or otherwise.The New York Times - 6d -
Kinzinger on 'changed' GOP: 'I'm probably closer to a Democrat now'
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) reflected on the “changed” Republican Party, saying he finds himself being “probably closer to a Democrat now” politically, arguing the Democratic Party is ...The Hill - 6d -
Democrats look for places to work with Trump 2.0
Democrats say one thing is certain: 2025 won't be 2017, when it comes to the start of the Trump administration. Two months after their grueling and disappointing White House loss to ...The Hill - 6d -
Some Democrats said to be open to backing RFK Jr.
A handful of Senate Democrats are said to be leaving the door open to voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become the next Health and Human Services secretary. As preparations for confirmation ...The Hill - 6d -
How the Democrats Lost the Working Class
The theory seemed sound: Stabilize financial markets, support the poor and promote a more secure, integrated world. But blue-collar workers were left behind.The New York Times - 6d -
Jeffries outlines priorities for Democrats after Johnson wins House speaker vote
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries introduced House Speaker Mike Johnson following the vote that reelected Johnson to the leadership role. Jeffries also called attention to priorities for Democrats as ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
What America should learn from South Korea’s democratic crisis
Any “us vs. them” dynamic can be dangerous for democracy. But when that divide centers on mutually exclusive visions of a nation, the effects are uniquely detrimental.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
While Biden administration withdrew student loan forgiveness plans, there is still debt relief available
After the Biden administration withdrew its sweeping student loan forgiveness plans, borrowers should look into the existing debt cancellation programs.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Do Democrats really want a DREAM Act?
Donald Trump wants to help the DREAMers.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Carville slams Democrats' use of 'NPR language' after Harris loss
James Carville slammed what the longtime Democratic strategist called “NPR language” that he said members of his party use as he evaluated why Vice President Harris lost the November election. ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?
Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
3 big reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this January
Debt forgiveness can be a smart way to move forward from your high-rate card debt — especially right now.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
All Democrats expected to participate in Speaker’s vote
All Democrats are expected to be in the Capitol on Friday for the vote to seat the next Speaker of the House, according to the Democratic whip’s office. The full participation of Democrats is ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Does the United States need a debt limit?
The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Democrats’ Battleground Leader, Exiting Congress, Reflects on What She Learned
Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, the only Democrat in a leadership position to leave Congress this year, talked about her party, her competitive district, and what the Trump era has ...The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
The battered bond market starts 2025 facing some difficult issues about debt
Investors face multiple challenges in the year ahead, including one under-the-radar worry about short term notes coming due.CNBC - Jan. 1 -
7 rising Democratic leaders to watch
Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Politics 2025 preview: Trump’s 2nd term, Democrat voices, more
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY for an in-depth look at the political landscape of 2025. She discusses President-elect Trump’s upcoming administration, his plans for mass ...NBC News - Jan. 1