The debt ceiling could hurt your 401(k). Here's what you need to knowSome estimate a default on government loans could cause the S&P 500 to drop about 22%, wiping out years of earned wealth for millions of retirees.
Why permitting reform is such a big deal in Washington right nowChanges to the permit process could be included in a debt limit deal. Here's how that could impact you.
Debt talks halted again on Friday, with no resolution in sightTalks were stopped and resumed, and then stopped again on Friday, despite the White House saying that progress was being made.
What will happen to Social Security if government defaults on debt?The current gridlock on the nation's debt ceiling could hurt the 67 million Americans collecting Social Security.
Lawmakers want to make ATM robberies a federal crimeBank robberies are considered a federal crime, but robbing someone at most ATMs is not. Lawmakers say criminals are taking advantage of this loophole.
Lawmakers consider expulsion of Rep. Santos amid federal chargesHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy wants lawmakers to move faster in their probe into Rep. George Santos, who has been indicted on 13 federal charges.
Education secretary answers when student loan payments will resumeEducation Secretary Miguel Cardona was pressed at a House committee hearing on whether the White House plans to extend the student loan pause.
Biden cuts Asia trip short as US debt ceiling negotiations heat upThe president was set to go to Asia later this week — a trip that should still happen, but will be cut short to meet with congressional leaders.
Biden hosts Congressional leaders again to discuss debt limitThe Biden administration says things like Social Security payments could be disrupted if Congress fails to act in the coming weeks.
What do Republicans want in the debt ceiling fight?Conservatives believe the debt limit should be raised in exchange for some spending cuts. Here's what they want.
Congressional debt limit meeting with President Biden rescheduledStaff members are continuing debt limit negotiations, as the meeting between President Biden and leaders of Congress has been pushed to next week.
House Republicans want border wall construction, asylum restrictionsAs Title 42 comes to an end, Republican lawmakers want to push through H.R. 2 in hopes of addressing immigration along the border.
GOP-led committee releases findings in Biden family investigationPresident Joe Biden's relatives' finances continue to face heavy scrutiny as a GOP-led committee claims family members engaged in unethical behavior.
Sen. Feinstein returns to Senate after shingles diagnosisAfter missing 95 votes in a row, Sen. Feinstein has returned, giving Democrats a bit more breathing room in the nearly evenly divided Senate.
What we know about George Santos' fraudulent claimsGeorge Santos burst onto the national scene soon after being elected to Congress last year, but that's when parts of his history became murky.
Yellen: Social Security payments could be interrupted in debt crisisThe U.S. could be less than a month away from reaching its debt limit, and that could hinder the government's ability to pay Social Security benefits.
Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to charges of fraud, theftRep. George Santos was released from custody on a $500,000 bond.
Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department, sources saySources tell multiple outlets embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos could surrender in court this week. Charges were reportedly filed by the DOJ.
President Biden leads high-stakes debt limit meetingPresident Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet as the U.S. is on the brink of default.
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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue blame game as debt ceiling loomsDemocrats say a bill must be passed without any strings attached, and Republicans say the country's growing budget needs to be addressed.
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Republicans react to sending 1,500 troops to border as Title 42 endsThe White House says Congress needs to pass immigration reform. Congressional Republicans say it is up to the White House to stop migrants.
Ocasio-Cortez, Gaetz team up to ban lawmakers from stock tradingThe bill would give members of Congress 90 days to divest their stock holdings.
Warrantless searches took sharp drop in 2022, data findsOpponents of Section 702 say it is used to circumnavigate laws that require a warrant to surveil American citizens.
Latest push to revive Equal Rights Amendment fails in SenateSenate Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to pass the Equal Rights Amendment, which supporters have tried to revive for decades.
Should you be worrying about the US debt limit right now?Concern over a possible default is expected to intensify in the coming weeks as Congress debates raising the U.S. debt ceiling.
House passes broad debt ceiling increaseThe 217-215 vote moves a wide-ranging compromise bill to the Senate, where it is not expected to have the votes to pass.
House to vote on debt limit plan as country's first default loomsHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy wants to raise the nation's borrowing limit by $1.5 trillion, and he pairs it with $4.5 trillion in spending cuts.
White House estimates 21 million would lose Medicaid under GOP planHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy's plan would likely cause some Americans to lose health care through Medicaid, but the exact number is up for debate.
GOP senator wants $80 billion from IRS to fund officers in schoolsSen. Rick Scott is among GOP lawmakers trying to defund the IRS after the agency said it had a 22% reduction in funding.
Congress looks for ways to fight the high cost of preventable falls36 million older Americans fall every year, and the cost to taxpayers is starting to add up.
