#Five takeaways from the Biden, McCarthy meeting on debt limit debate

#Five takeaways from the Biden, McCarthy meeting on debt limit debate

President Biden and the top four congressional leaders, including Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), came away from their Tuesday meeting with no path forward to avoid the nation defaulting on its debts. The president’s meeting with McCarthy, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)…

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#McCarthy shoots down short-term debt ceiling hike

#McCarthy shoots down short-term debt ceiling hike

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday shot down the idea of moving a short-term debt ceiling hike to prevent a government default. Just hours before McCarthy is scheduled to meet with President Biden on the issue, the Speaker said the sides should come together to negotiate a compromise — combining a debt ceiling increase with sharp…

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#GOP uses age as a weapon against Democrats

#GOP uses age as a weapon against Democrats

Age isn’t just a number in 2024 — it’s also proving to be a major campaign weapon wielded by Republicans trying to recapture the White House. The main target is President Biden, who at 80 years old is the oldest president in history running for reelection. But he’s not the only Democrat drawing attacks. Sen….

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#Five takeaways on Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News 

#Five takeaways on Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News 

Tucker Carlson’s sudden exit from Fox News rattled the media and political spheres on Monday.   The departure raises questions about the future of Fox, the GOP and conservatism, and for the longtime host himself.   Here are some takeaways following the Monday morning shocker:   It deprives Fox of its biggest star  Carlson has been the network’s…

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#Abortion politics roils Senate GOP 

#Abortion politics roils Senate GOP 

Abortion politics is emerging as a major headache for Republicans heading into the 2024 election and threatens to derail their chances of winning control of the Senate, as some Republicans think happened in last year’s midterm election. Republicans are all over the map on what role the federal government should play in limiting abortion.  …

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