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House Democratic angst grows as Biden's debt limit negotiations with GOP drag on

Some want the president to use his bully pulpit more. Others are openly warning of a progressive "backlash" in his 2024 re-election bid if he cuts a bad deal with Republicans.
Joe Biden at the White House
Joe Biden at the White House

Debt ceiling: A deal is coming soon, GOP aide says

House Republicans sent negotiators to the White House yesterday.
The U.S. Capitol dome Nov. 9, 2022.
The U.S. Capitol dome Nov. 9, 2022.
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Sen. Tuberville's hold on military promotions will apply to Biden's new Joint Chiefs nominee

Tuberville is using a procedural tactic to delay the speedy confirmation of military officials in protest of a recent DOD policy that provides travel expenses and paid time off for abortions.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., at the Capitol on May 16, 2023.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., at the Capitol on May 16, 2023.

White House unveils strategy to combat antisemitism

The plan aims to address a lack of education about the Holocaust, security at Jewish institutions and the proliferation of conspiracy theories on the internet, among other things.
Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff in Krakow, Poland, on Jan. 28, 2023.
Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff in Krakow, Poland, on Jan. 28, 2023.

Kamala Harris makes the debt ceiling case to the American public

The vice president is emerging as a voice for the White House on its debt ceiling message to the public.
President Joe Biden is joined by Vice President Kamala Harris during a meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other Congressional leaders in the Oval Office on May 16, 2023.
President Joe Biden is joined by Vice President Kamala Harris during a meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other Congressional leaders in the Oval Office on May 16, 2023.

Yellen says early June is 'hard deadline' for raising debt limit, warns bills will go unpaid

"There will be hard choices to make about what bills go unpaid" if Congress and the White House fail to reach a deal in time, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on “Meet the Press."
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Washington on May 16, 2023.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Washington on May 16, 2023.

'We're not there yet': Debt ceiling talks still stuck on federal spending levels

Speaker McCarthy said while his meeting with President Biden was "productive," it should not be confused with "progress."
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy with members of the media at the Capitol on May 23, 2023.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy with members of the media at the Capitol on May 23, 2023.

Biden says too many schools have become 'killing fields' since Uvalde shooting

The president said families pleaded with him to “do something” after the mass shooting one year ago at Robb Elementary School.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 24: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas at the Grand Staircase of the White House on May 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. 19 children and two teachers were killed when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, opening fire on students and faculty. Biden also spoke briefly about the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 24: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas at the Grand Staircase of the White House on May 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. 19 children and two teachers were killed when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, opening fire on students and faculty. Biden also spoke briefly about the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations.

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White House memo says GOP was caught 'telling the truth' on motive for Hunter Biden probe

In an appearance on Fox News on Monday, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said that their investigation is moving the needle on Biden's poll numbers.
Rep. James Comer Jr., R-Ky., at the Capitol on May 10, 2023.
Rep. James Comer Jr., R-Ky., at the Capitol on May 10, 2023.

Fitch puts U.S. AAA rating on negative watch

Progress appeared to stall yesterday after the White House indicated a "speed bump" had been hit.
The Capitol in Washington on Nov. 14, 2022.
The Capitol in Washington on Nov. 14, 2022.

U-Haul driver arrested after crashing into barricades near White House

A 19-year-old suspect rammed a U-Haul truck into security barricades located a block from the White House last night before backing up and doing it again. The man is now in custody and is expected to be charged with threatening to kill or harm a president, vice president or family member. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports.
U-Haul driver arrested after crashing into barricades near White House
U-Haul driver arrested after crashing into barricades near White House