Poll: Americans Agree with Bipartisan McCarthy/Biden Debt Ceiling Deal
A poll shows that Americans largely support the bipartisan debt ceiling deal negotiated between Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the Biden White House.
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Dem Rep. Himes: Debt Bill Does ‘Help the Fed Slow down Inflation’ — There Isn’t Anything in It ‘I Necessarily Want to Celebrate’
On Wednesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) stated that while he thinks it won’t be big, the debt ceiling bill will be “deflationary,” and “is likely to help the Fed slow down inflation.” Himes also
House Votes to Raise Debt Ceiling, Sending ‘Fiscal Responsibility Act’ to Senate
The House voted by an overwhelming majority Wednesday to increase the debt limit in exchange for Republican-backed measures to rein in spending.
Dem Rep. Sherrill: Debt Limit Bill ‘Is McCarthy’s Bill’ But I’ll Vote for It to Avoid Default
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “All In,” Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) stated that the debt ceiling bill “is McCarthy’s bill” but she will vote for it to avoid a default. Host Chris Hayes asked, “Did Republicans or Democrats get more
Dem Rep. Sherman: Some Dems Are Risking a Global Recession to Block a Pipeline
On Wednesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Sound On,” Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) reacted to Sen. Tim Kaine’s (D-VA) plan to try to strip the approval of the Mountain Valley pipeline from the debt ceiling bill by stating that doing so risks
Mace: McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal ‘Not a Win for the American People’
Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) said Wednesday on CNN’s “The Lead” that the debt limit bill House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) negotiated with the Biden administration was “not a win for the American people.”
House Passes Key Hurdle Ahead of Final Vote to Raise Debt Limit
The House advanced the bill package to raise the debt ceiling, setting up the final floor vote on the measure to take place Wednesday night.
Chip Roy on Debt Ceiling Deal: ‘It’s Garbage, but It’s Better Than a Massive Uptick’
Rep. Chip Roy criticized the debt ceiling deal but expressed optimism there would be course correction later in the year.
Exclusive: Republican Leaders Detail How Debt Ceiling Will Enable Appropriations Process as a ‘Power Tool’ to Defund Joe Biden’s Agenda, Woke Policies
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) explained how the debt ceiling would enable Republicans to have leverage during the upcoming spending battle to combat President Joe Biden’s agenda and other woke policies.
Khanna: I Can’t Vote for Debt Bill, It Makes People Pay Student Loans and Approves a Pipeline During ‘Climate Crisis’
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) stated that he will vote against the bill to raise the debt limit and criticized the bill because people are going to have to start repaying their student
‘Every Man for Himself’: Debt Deal Fissures Key Republican Blocs
House Republicans will decide Wednesday night if they support raising the debt ceiling, setting up a test of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) ability to win over a majority of his conference on a pivotal bipartisan bill.
Kevin McCarthy Tamps Down Debt Ceiling Rebellion
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) tamped down Republican opposition ahead of Wednesday’s vote on the debt ceiling bill.
Dingell: I Might Risk Depression to Protect Environment on Permit Reforms
On Tuesday’s broadcast of NBC’s “MTP Now,” Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) stated that while failing to raise the debt limit could cause a recession or depression, she might not support the bill to raise the debt limit and one issue
Wasserman Schultz: ‘We Already Have’ Work Requirements and Suggesting People Don’t Want to Work Is ‘Discriminatory’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Sound On,” Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) stated that the increased work requirements in the debt ceiling bill are harming the poor and suggesting “that people who are struggling don’t want to work and that
Wasserman Schultz: Biden ‘Led the Effort’ to Avoid Default and Stopped GOP ‘from Not Paying Our Bills’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Sound On,” Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) responded to a question on whether the debt limit bill will help President Joe Biden win re-election in the 2024 election by stating that “any time that you
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Vote ‘No’ on Debt Ceiling Deal
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) told reporters on Tuesday that she will vote against the bill to lift the debt ceiling.
Dingell: Communities Are Worried Debt Bill Claws Back COVID Money They Thought They Had ‘Until 2024 to Spend’
On Tuesday’s “PBS NewsHour,” Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) stated that communities are worried about the clawback of COVID money in the debt ceiling bill because “they thought they had until 2024 to spend that money.” And that she has been
GOP Rep. Davidson: We Have ‘Best Debt Ceiling Deal’ Since 2011, We Didn’t Get Work Requirements with GOP Congress and Trump
On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) argued that the debt limit bill “is the best debt ceiling deal” since he came into Congress in 2016 and since the debt ceiling agreement
CBO Estimates Debt Ceiling Deal Will Cut Debt By $1.5 Trillion
Spending would fall by $1.3 trillion, debt service costs would decline, and IRS funding cuts would reduce revenues, the CBO said Tuesday night.
House Republicans Give McCarthy Standing Ovation in Debt Limit Meeting
Speaker Kevin McCarthy received a standing ovation during a House Republican Conference meeting on the debt ceiling on Tuesday.
GOP Rep. Buck: ‘People Are Furious’ About McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Deal
Representative Ken Buck (R-CO) said Tuesday on CNN’s “The Lead” that the compromise between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and the Biden administration to raise the debt ceiling made voters “furious.”
Breitbart Business Digest: Debt Ceiling Deal Paves Road for Fed Hike
The deal to suspend the limit on federal government debt until 2025 removes one of the obstacles to another Federal Reserve rate increase.
Massie Signals Yes Vote on Critical Debt Bill Hurdle: ‘Remarkable’ Chance to Restore Regular Order
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) indicated Tuesday he would support moving the bill to raise the debt limit to the floor for a full House vote, a pivotal step as House leaders race to rally enough support to send the bill to the Senate this week.
GOP Rep. Jason Smith: Debt Limit Bill Better than Anything We Got when GOP Controlled Congress and White House
On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) praised the debt limit bill and argued that “even when the Republicans controlled the White House, the House, and the
White House: Biden’s Had ‘Incredibly Strong Set of Progressive Accomplishments’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” White House National Economic Council Deputy Director Bharat Ramamurti stated that President Joe Biden has had “an incredibly strong set of progressive accomplishments over the last two-and-a-half years” that isn’t repealed in the debt
Dingell on GOP Claims Debt Bill Has No Dem Wins: People in ‘Most’ Briefings ‘Talked About How Much Worse’ It Could Be
On Tuesday’s broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) reacted to claims by some Republicans in Congress that there are no wins for Democrats in the debt ceiling bill by stating that in “most of the briefings that
Jason Smith: Debt Ceiling Deal Targets IRS ‘Enforcement’
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) said on Monday the debt ceiling deal goes after IRS enforcement by cutting agency funding.
House Republicans Unite Around Debt Deal: ‘Strong Support Conference-Wide’
House Republicans from across the conference are signaling support for the debt bill ahead of this week’s expected vote on it, indicating House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) could see well over a majority of the GOP vote in favor of it.
GOP Rep. Roy: Debt Ceiling Deal ‘Not a Deal We Should Be Taking’
Monday, during an appearance on FNC’s “Special Report,” Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) criticized the breakthrough debt ceiling deal between House Republican leadership and the Biden administration.
GOP Rep. Gooden: Forcing Biden to Ditch Clean Debt Limit Raise Is an ‘Encouraging’ ‘Win’
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox News Live,” Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) stated that while he’s not certain how he’ll vote on the debt ceiling bill, House Speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) “did an excellent job” considering Republicans
GOP Rep. Burgess: Automatic Cuts if Budget Bills Don’t Pass in Debt Bill ‘a Big Deal’ I ‘Never’ Thought Would Happen
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox News Live,” Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) stated that the provision in the debt limit bill that if appropriations bills aren’t passed, there is an automatic 1% cut is something he “would
Clyburn: I Felt I Had to Help Pass Debt Bill After OMB Director Endorsed It
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” House Assistant Minority Leader Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) said that he “felt that it was incumbent upon me to do what I can” to pass the debt limit agreement after OMB Director Shalanda Young
White House: Progressives Should Support Debt Bill Because of Items It Doesn’t Repeal, Avoiding Default
On Monday’s broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt reacted to concerns about the debt ceiling agreement from the Progressive Caucus by stating that they should support the bill because it prevents default and doesn’t repeal
DeSantis: Debt Deal Sticks with ‘Totally Inadequate’ Reset of Budget Trajectory of March 2020, We’re Still ‘Careening Towards Bankruptcy’
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” 2024 presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) stated that after the debt limit deal, “our country will still be careening towards bankruptcy” like it was before since
Dem Rep. Schakowsky: Democrats Will Drop the Debt Ceiling Vote, ‘Make it Automatic’
Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) said Monday on MSNBC’s “Yasmin Vossoughian Reports” that if Democrats win the House majority in the 2024 election they will eliminate debt ceiling votes.
‘Largest Deficit Reduction Bill in History’ — Official Estimate Shows Debt Deal Cuts More Than $2.1 Trillion in Spending
The debt ceiling deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden would amount to, if passed and enacted into law, the largest deficit reduction bill in American history, an official estimate forthcoming from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) will show.
Congress Releases Bill Text of Debt Deal
Congress released a bill package Sunday to increase the nation’s debt limit in exchange for a number of Republicans’ desired spending cuts and other concessions.
Democrats Acknowledge Defeat in Debt Negotiations, Urge Members to Vote ‘Yes’ Anyway
Some Democrat leaders have acknowledged some of the losses in the debt ceiling negotiations and have urged members to vote “yes” anyway.
Chris Murphy: ‘This Republican Party Is Addicted to Chaos’
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) said Sunday on MSNBC’s “Inside with Jen Psaki” that the Republican Party was “addicted to chaos.”
Sen. Lindsey Graham: Defense Spending in Debt Ceiling Deal Is a ‘Joke’
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said on this week’s broadcast of “Fox News Sunday” that President Joe Biden’s defense budget “was a joke before and if we adopted it as Republicans will be doing a great disservice to the party of Ronald Reagan” while discussing the debt ceiling deal.
