US House votes to suspend debt ceiling and avoid default
WASHINGTON A majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to approve a bipartisan bill to
2023-06-01 09:17
House to vote on debt limit deal as lawmakers race to avert default
The House of Representatives is on track to vote Wednesday on a bill to suspend the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025, as lawmakers race to prevent a catastrophic default.
2023-05-31 19:57
McCarthy faces key test ahead of House vote on debt limit deal
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy helped secure a debt limit deal -- now he has to secure its passage in the House, with little room for error.
2023-05-30 17:18
Republican tries to scuttle debt limit bill in House Rules Committee as pressure grows on key swing vote
Rep. Chip Roy accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday of cutting a deal that could complicate negotiators' efforts to pass a bill to raise the US debt ceiling this week.
2023-05-30 05:24
US House Rules panel to meet Tuesday on debt ceiling bill
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House Rules Committee said it will meet on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the
2023-05-29 21:51
Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law
UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".
2023-05-29 20:56
Keeping the faith: New housing options for NYC migrants
A reminder from the Prophet Muhammad to give to "mankind" is painted outside a non-descript building in South Brooklyn that has opened its doors to migrants of all faiths.
2023-05-29 07:49
Top House progressive says Democratic leaders should be concerned about debt deal support
Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said Sunday that White House negotiators and Democratic leaders should be concerned about progressive support for the tentative deal to raise the debt ceiling for two years
2023-05-29 02:29
Texas House of Representatives votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton
The Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton.
2023-05-28 06:26
Commencement speaker surprises UMass Boston graduates with $1,000 at graduation ceremony
Graduates from the University of Massachusetts Boston left their graduation ceremony with more than just diplomas thanks to a generous billionaire.
2023-05-27 08:29
Cairo masterplan threatens ancient City of the Dead
Bodies are exhumed and burial sites are razed to make way for roads and bridges.
2023-05-27 07:50
College basketball national champions make their celebratory White House trips
The 2023 NCAA men's and women's basketball champions made their celebratory trips to the White House on Friday as President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden congratulated both teams on their seasons.
2023-05-27 06:25