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Congress, debt limit and Scott Bessent

Congress needs to address debt ceiling before its August recess to prevent default, Treasury secretary says

Lawmakers have until August to address the debt ceiling or the US could default on its obligations for the first time ever, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote to congressional leaders Friday, urging them to act even sooner,

CBS News on MSN · 3d

U.S. could face default by August if Congress doesn't address debt ceiling, Bessent says

The so-called "X-date" marks when the government could run out of borrowing power and face an unprecedented default without action from Congress to address the debt limit.

The Washington Post · 3d

Congress should raise debt limit by July to avoid default, Bessent says

The government will exhaust resources to pay its bills in August, but Congress will be gone nearly all of that month.

Trump, Librarian of Congress

The Palm Beach Post · 1d

Librarian of Congress was from Florida, and she was fired by Trump. Here’s why

President Donald Trump fired longtime Librarian of Congress and Tallahassee native Carla Hayden on May 8, reportedly due to her focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Reuters on MSN · 3d

Trump fires head of Library of Congress in part over diversity, White House says

U.S President Donald Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, in part over her commitment to diversity, the White House said on Friday.

The Washington Post · 17h

Trump taps top Justice Dept. official to also head Library of Congress

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche would assume the acting role days after Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden nine years into her 10-year term.

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Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power

President Donald Trump is waging a trade war without getting approval from Congress: He declared a national emergency to slap ...

Alton Telegraph on MSN5h

May 13, United States declares war on Mexico

On May 13, 1846, the United States Congress formally declared war against Mexico, following battles along the disputed ...

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The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer.

Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public ...

BusinessTech11h

United States bill to sanction South Africa can misfire

Projections indicate that the US bill aimed at South Africa relations and sanctions is unlikely to become law due to ...

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Senate clash of the Bernies: Sanders, Moreno spar over Israel’s Gaza offensive

Sanders, who is Jewish, described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as “extremist,” accused it of ...

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State Rep. Jennifer Konfrst announces bid for United States Congress

The Iowa House Minority Leader announced her bid for Iowa’s Third Congressional District on Thursday morning. State ...

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Chief Justice Roberts says judicial independence is key to checking Congress and the president

Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday defended judicial independence as necessary to “check the excesses of the Congress or ...

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United States Senate

a NATO member that in recent years has had strained ties with the United States. Worldcategory· April 29, 2025 US Senate confirms billionaire businessman Stephens as ambassador to Britain The ...

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Here’s how Congress can raise billions — without raising taxes

Republicans are looking everywhere for ways to raise more revenue short of raising taxes. This magic trick is not easily ...

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