As the government heads toward a possible default on its debt as soon as next month, officials are entertaining a legal theory that previous administrations ruled out.
Tag: House of Representatives
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McCarthy Offers to Host Netanyahu in Washington After Biden Refuses
The House speaker, Kevin McCarthy, made the informal invitation during a visit to the Israeli Parliament, which came after President Biden had declined to invite the Israeli leader to Washington.
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Kevin McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Dilemma
The looming crisis over the U.S. debt ceiling may soon require the House speaker to make a painful choice.
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George Santos, Instead of Shrinking From the Spotlight, Steps Into It
Mr. Santos seems to be testing whether his notoriety will translate into a form of celebrity, if not eventual acceptance.
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How McCarthy Kept the Right Happy on a Debt Ceiling Bill
The speaker’s all-carrots, no-sticks approach of empowering hard-right Republicans carries risks, and any negotiation with President Biden on the debt ceiling is likely to test them.