The House Freedom Caucus has said it will not support any spending measure — even a stopgap bill to keep the government open while lawmakers negotiate — without a sweeping border crackdown.
Tag: National Debt (US)
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Markets Still Weigh the Meaning of a U.S. Credit Rating Cut
Stocks were down and Treasury yields were up after Fitch Ratings’ downgrade. But the biggest effects of the move may play out over time.
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Fitch’s Debt Downgrade Is Unlikely to Deter Borrowing, Investors Say
Fitch’s credit-rating decision stemmed from concerns about America’s ability to govern itself, along with the nation’s growing debt load.
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U.S. Credit Rating Is Downgraded by Fitch
The ratings agency, which lowered the U.S. long-term rating from its top mark, said that debt-limit standoffs have eroded confidence in the nation’s fiscal management.
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Fact-Checking Mike Pence on the Campaign Trail
The former vice president has made misleading claims about abortion, fiscal policy and military spending.