U.S. CAPITOL, seat of Congress (Shutterstock).

Progress appears to being made on negotiations to extend the federal debt limit and avoiding a default.

According to the Associated Press, President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy are nearing agreement on a two-year budget deal.

One obstacle to an agreement is Republican demands that people receiving government assistance in the form of food stamps, cash help and other benefits meet “tougher work requirements.”

The deadline is June 1, after which Uncle Sam could no longer pay its bills, which could trigger a worldwide economic crisis.

Texas Atty. General faces impeachment

TEXAS STATE FLAG

Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, is facing the prospect of impeachment, an event that’s only happened twice in the history of the Lone Star State.

A committee of the Texas House of Representatives has recommended Paxton be impeached, which would mean he would have to step down while he was tried by the state Senate.

He has been accused of taking bribes disregarding his duty, obstructing justice and more.

Sports: A’s Vegas-bound?

OAKLAND A’s on the move?

The Oakland A’s are on their way to Las Vegas, probably.  

A “tentative” agreement  to bring the Oakland baseball franchise to Las Vegas was announced on Thursday. State and Clark County officials have agreed to help finance an all-weather 30,000-seat baseball stadium which could be ready by the 2027 season.

The A’s are committed to play in the Oakland Coliseum through the 2024 but could acquire year-to-year leases until the new facility is ready.

Weather: Clouds, sun for weekend

The Memorial Day weekend will be the typical blend of clouds and sun for the West Orange County area. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies on Friday with a daytime high of 68 and an overnight low of 57. Saturday will be slightly warmer at 69 (59) with morning clouds and afternoon sun. Temps will cool the next few days to 66 on Sunday and 65 on Monday.