#House passes bill to raise debt ceiling

#House passes bill to raise debt ceiling

The House on Wednesday night passed a bipartisan bill to suspend the debt ceiling, overcoming vocal opposition from conservative and liberal lawmakers and bringing the country one step closer to avoiding an economy-rattling default ahead of next week’s deadline. The legislation — which was crafted through negotiations between President Biden, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and their…

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#Debt ceiling live coverage: Chorus of 'no' votes grows

#Debt ceiling live coverage: Chorus of 'no' votes grows

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#McCarthy says he’ll move contempt charges against FBI director if subpoena deadline is missed

#McCarthy says he’ll move contempt charges against FBI director if subpoena deadline is missed

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday warned he would move contempt charges against FBI Director Christopher Wray if he does not produce a subpoenaed document by that day’s deadline.  House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued a subpoena earlier this month to compel Wray to produce any FD-1023 forms — records of interactions with confidential…

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#Colleges squirm under anti-diversity, equity and inclusion pressure

#Colleges squirm under anti-diversity, equity and inclusion pressure

Colleges are attempting to find ways to save their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as Republican-led states advance efforts to shut down the programs.  Multiple red states have introduced or passed legislation targeting certain aspects of DEI in universities, from mandatory diversity statements to entire offices, causing confusion and fear for faculty and staff. …

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