White House criticizes Republicans, says 'preventing default' is not a concession
By Andrea Shalal and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House on Wednesday criticized Republicans and said averting default is
2023-05-25 06:21
Chile Central Bank Tightens Credit Conditions, Citing Higher Global Risk
Chile’s central bank raised capital requirements on financial institutions, tightening credit conditions amid concern over the risk a
2023-05-25 00:45
Why this Washington debt limit showdown is different
Investors and the public have been content to largely brush off the slow-motion Washington march toward a self-imposed economic catastrophe.
2023-05-24 23:52
Explainer-U.S. debt ceiling focus on 'discretionary spending' means cuts ahead
By Jarrett Renshaw and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON The central pillar of any debt-ceiling agreement between President Joe Biden
2023-05-24 21:57
White House, Republicans plan to convene on US debt ceiling as deadline looms
By Moira Warburton, Nandita Bose and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON Negotiators for Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican Speaker
2023-05-24 19:22
Major differences remain over spending cuts and other key issues as debt limit deadline looms
Negotiations are continuing to unfold in an attempt to reach a debt limit deal, but major differences between House Republicans and the White House have yet to be bridged, and the pressure is only intensifying as the risk of default grows ever more real with each day.
2023-05-24 18:16
'Huge backlash': Parties ramp up pressure on Biden and McCarthy to hold the line in debt talks
Last week, the Congressional Progressive Caucus posed a formal ask to its members: were there any proposals they could accept included in the list of GOP demands in exchange for raising the debt ceiling?
2023-05-24 05:53
Explainer-How could a US debt ceiling default hit regular Americans?
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON What could happen on Main Street if Washington's political showdown over the debt ceiling
2023-05-24 05:25
Explainer-Debt ceiling standoff: What happens if Washington falls behind on its bills?
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. government could fall behind on its bills next month - and even default
2023-05-23 22:57
Biden and McCarthy aides hunt for bipartisan debt ceiling deal
By Jarrett Renshaw White House and congressional Republican negotiators will meet again on Tuesday to resolve a months-long
2023-05-23 18:27
Biden and McCarthy are projecting optimism, but there's still no debt limit deal
The clock is ticking for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to come to agreement to avoid a first-ever default on the nation's debt. And although there are some positive signs suggesting they're closer to a consensus, there is still no deal.
2023-05-23 17:27
Florida restaurant sues DeSantis over drag show restrictions
By Daniel Trotta A Florida restaurant that puts on what it calls family-friendly drag performances sued Governor Ron
2023-05-23 09:46