The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 – a compromise to prevent the default on the nation’s debt – was signed into law on Saturday by President Joe Biden. After passing […]
Debt ceiling bill signed by Biden
Senate passes debt ceiling bill
In a somewhat bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate voted 63-36 in favor of a bill that raises the debt ceiling and makes some cuts in federal spending. According to the Associated Press, […]
Debt ceiling deal to advance
Despite a revolt from some Republicans over the terms of the debt ceiling deal worked out between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden, the final step toward final approval may […]
Talks resume on debt limits
Talks on the national debt limit will resume on Monday, as the deadline of June 1 gets closer. According to The New York Times, President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House […]
Debt limit talks are stuttering
Talks between the Biden Administration and Republican negotiators on the debt limit stuttered like a car with a faulty carburetor on Friday. According to the Associated Press, they stopped when Kevin MCarthy, […]
New record highs for Earth?
Planet Earth will heat up to record levels in the coming five years, according to scientists at the World Meteorological Organization. The New York Times is reporting that the forecasters on Wednesdays […]
Talks start on debt compromise
Can the the White House and Congress come to an agreement that prevents a national default? According to the Associated Press, there are some signs that a deal could be forthcoming. President […]
“Don’t Say Gay” law extended
The Florida state Board of Education on Wednesday – at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis – approved the expansion of what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law in education. An […]
Will Ukraine get fighter jets?
Having won promises from Western allies to send main battle tanks to their aid, the Ukrainian government is now pressing for fighter jets. According to the Associated Press, the Kyiv government on […]
Storms striking California
The affluent community of Montecito – home to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – near Santa Barbara is under a mandatory order of evacuation. According to the Associated Press, it’s part […]
