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LA TimesWhy McCarthy and Biden both stand to gain from the debt deal — if they can get it passed
President Biden and Rep. Kevin McCarthy have different reasons for striking a debt deal, but the public is thirsty for compromise, and both men stand to benefit.
ReutersManhattan prosecutor seeks to keep Trump hush money case in state court
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Tuesday moved to block former President Donald Trump's attempt to persuade a federal court to take over a state criminal case in which he is charged with falsifying business records prior to the 2016 election. In documents filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, Bragg argued that Trump is not entitled to the change in venue because he is not a federal officer. Lawyers for Trump have previously requested to move the case out of New York state court.
USA TODAYRon DeSantis visits Iowa, pitching himself as a Trump alternative. Can he live up to the hype?
With a deep donor base, Ron DeSantis hopes to put together a broad GOP coalition. But his Twitter rollout was marred by tech glitches.
ABC NewsDebt ceiling deal to prevent default narrowly passes 1st big test in key House committee
The debt ceiling deal brokered by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy cleared a major procedural hurdle on Tuesday night, just days before a potential default by the U.S. government. The House Rules Committee gave the green light for the Fiscal Responsibility Act to advance to the full House so members can hold a planned vote on Wednesday night before sending the legislation to the Senate ahead of Monday’s default deadline. "Today's bill is a product of compromise and reflects the realities of a divided government," Oklahoma Republican Rep. Tom Cole, who supported the rule for the proposal, said as he began the meeting.
Associated PressUS Border Patrol chief is retiring after seeing through end of Title 42 immigration restrictions
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol announced Tuesday that he was retiring, after seeing through a major policy shift that seeks to clamp down on illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border following the end of Title 42 pandemic restrictions. Chief Raul Ortiz said in a note to staff Tuesday obtained by The Associated Press that he will leave June 30. Ortiz managed the Border Patrol and its roughly 20,000 agents through the COVID-19 pandemic and Title 42 emergency health restrictions that began in March 2020 and allowed agents to quickly return migrants over the border.
NBC NewsDebt ceiling deal details: What does the Biden-McCarthy bill include?
Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's deal extends the debt limit for two years alongside modest federal spending cuts and a series of policy provisions.
Associated PressUtah Republican Chris Stewart planning to resign from Congress, AP source says
U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, is planning to leave Congress by the end of this year due to his wife’s illness, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The six-term Utah Republican will announce on Wednesday that he will likely leave office by the end of the year, leaving an open Republican seat on the House Appropriations and Intelligence committees. Under Utah law, Gov. Spencer Cox is tasked with calling a special election to fill a vacancy in Utah's 2nd Congressional District, which encompasses much of western Utah, spanning from the Salt Lake City metro to St. George.
ReutersTrump vows to end birthright citizenship for children of immigrants in US illegally
Donald Trump said on Tuesday that if elected president again in 2024 he would seek to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to immigrants in the country illegally, a plan that contradicts how a 19th century amendment to the U.S. Constitution long has been interpreted. Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination in an increasingly crowded field of candidates, said in a campaign video posted to Twitter that he would issue an executive order instructing federal agencies to stop what is known as birthright citizenship. Any such action by Trump would be certain to draw a legal challenge.
Associated PressNo sign of Mississippi governor fulfilling pledge on campaign funds tied to welfare case
Financial documents show no sign that Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has fulfilled his pledge to give away campaign donations from people charged with misspending welfare money in the state's largest public corruption case. Reeves, a Republican, became governor in January 2020 after serving two terms as lieutenant governor. On Feb. 5, 2020, the state auditor announced former Mississippi Department of Human Services executive director John Davis and five other people had been arrested on charges related to misspending welfare money that was intended to help some of the poorest people in the U.S.
Business InsiderGOP lawmaker says Kevin McCarthy is 'emasculating himself' by striking a debt ceiling deal with Biden and calls for his removal as House speaker
GOP Rep. Dan Bishop called for Kevin McCarthy's removal as House speaker after he struck a debt ceiling compromise with Biden. "I think it's got to be done," Bishop said at a news conference Tuesday.
Associated PressWhistleblowers file lawsuits against Oklahoma education boss, top aide
Two former employees at the State Department of Education filed separate federal lawsuits Tuesday against Republican State Superintendent Ryan Walters and his top aide, alleging they were wrongfully fired last week. Cheryl McGee, the agency's former executive director of school-based mental health, claims in her lawsuit she was fired after being accused of sharing an email with the media. Matthew Colwell, who was a program manager of school success, says he was fired for sharing information with a state representative and the attorney general's office that Walters' proposed teacher pay plan violated federal and state laws and could end up costing the state $18 million.
Associated PressNevada becomes latest to enhance penalties for election worker intimidation after statewide exodus
Those who harass, intimidate or use force on election workers performing their duties in Nevada could soon face up to four years in prison under a new law signed by the Western swing state’s Republican governor on Tuesday. The law is meant to deter attacks against those in state and local election offices who have faced increased scrutiny for doing their jobs, Democratic Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar said Tuesday. Threats and initimidation of election workers had ramped up significantly in Nevada and across the country amid falsehoods and conspiracy theories about foul play denying former President Donald Trump victory in the 2020 presidential race.
Associated PressGOP chairman moves to hold FBI director Wray in contempt over Biden doc
The chairman of the House Oversight Committee said Tuesday he is moving forward with holding FBI Director Chris Wray in contempt of Congress because the department has not turned over a bureau record that purports to relate to President Joe Biden and his family. Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., criticized the federal law enforcement agency after he said his committee was told it would not gain access to an unclassified form that describes “an alleged criminal scheme” involving the president and a foreign national. “The FBI's decision to stiff-arm Congress and hide this information from the American people is obstructionist and unacceptable,” Comer said in a statement.
HuffPostFar Right GOP Vows 'Reckoning' Over Kevin McCarthy's Debt Limit Deal
Rising hostility among GOP hard-liners is putting Rep. Kevin McCarthy's position as House speaker in jeopardy.
Yahoo NewsDianne Feinstein presents Democrats with problem they can’t solve
An ailing Dianne Feinstein has insisted on keeping her Senate seat, despite growing calls from Democrats that she should retire.
The New York TimesChris Christie Gets a Super PAC Ahead of His Likely 2024 Bid
Allies of former Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey have formed a super PAC to support him in the nascent Republican primary, as he makes preparations for a likely campaign kickoff in the next two weeks, according to an official with the group and others briefed on the matter. Christie’s candidacy is likely to focus in part on drawing a stark contrast with former President Donald Trump. Christie supported Trump in 2016 and worked with him during his presidency, but they split over Trump’s claims
USA TODAYU.S. threatening sanctions, visa restrictions against Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law
A harsh new anti-LGBTQ law in Uganda is drawing global condemnation. President Joe Biden said the U.S. is also reviewing aid to the African nation.
CBS NewsBiden sex assault accuser Tara Reade asks for Russian citizenship
But Reade said in an interview in Moscow that she also wants to remain a U.S. citizen. Biden has categorically denied her claim, which dates back to 1993.
HuffPostDonald Trump Vows To Abolish A Part Of The Constitution On ‘Day One’ If He Wins
The former president and 2024 GOP frontrunner promised to sign an executive order to nullify a clause. But the process required is actually much more complicated.
Associated PressGlobal stocks sink before US Congress votes on deal to avoid debt default
Global stock markets sank Wednesday ahead of a vote by the U.S. Congress on a deal to avert a government debt default, while a downturn in Chinese factory activity deepened, adding to signs that the world's economic activity is weakening. Markets in London, Shanghai, Paris and Tokyo retreated. Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index edged up less than 0.1% on Tuesday as President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy of the House of Representatives tried to line up votes to raise the amount the government is allowed to borrow.
HuffPostNicolle Wallace Literally Laughs Out Loud At Ron DeSantis' Bizarre Promise
The MSNBC host has a blunt fact-check for the Florida governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate.
Business InsiderOil prices slide 5% amid skepticism the debt-ceiling deal holds
"Oil prices remain stuck while awaiting the response from Congress on the debt ceiling deal," Saxo Bank strategists said in a note early Tuesday.
NBC NewsBiden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal approved by key committee ahead of House vote
Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling bill passed its first big test, clearing the Rules Committee and setting up a full House vote on Wednesday.
CBS NewsWhistleblowers say FBI procedures not followed in Hunter Biden probe
Information regarding derogatory information about Hunter Biden was alleged to have been wrongly labeled, multiple whistleblowers told GOP lawmakers.
Business InsiderKen Paxton's impeachment revealed how divided far-right and moderate Republicans in Texas have become, political scientist says
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment Saturday by a mostly Republican House of Representatives shows how deeply divided the state's GOP is.
ReutersCalifornia appeals court deems Manson follower Van Houten entitled to parole
A California appeals court overruled Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday to find Leslie Van Houten, one of Charles Manson's murderous "family" of followers, entitled to parole after more than 50 years in prison for her part in the cult's 1969 killing spree. Van Houten, 73, the youngest of Manson's devotees, has been recommended for early release by the state parole board on five occasions since 2016, but was denied three times by Newsom and twice by his predecessor, fellow Democrat Jerry Brown. The 2-to-1 decision from a three-member panel of the state's 2nd District Court of Appeal sided with the Board of Parole Hearings' findings that Van Houten, who was 19 when the murders were committed, has been rehabilitated and no longer poses a danger to society.
ReutersUS CBO: debt ceiling bill to cut $1.5 trillion from deficit over decade
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Congressional Budget Office said on Tuesday its budget deficit projections would be reduced by about $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years if the debt ceiling bill now up for a vote in Congress were enacted in its present form. The projection comes following the debt ceiling deal struck last weekend between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy. "Reductions in projected discretionary outlays would amount to $1.3 trillion over the 2024–2033 period," the CBO said on Tuesday, adding the bill would reduce mandatory spending by $10 billion and revenues would fall by $2 billion over the decade.
NBC NewsFar-right members, unhappy with debt deal, float threatening McCarthy's speakership
Some Freedom Caucus members have floated ousting Speaker Kevin McCarthy over his debt ceiling deal with President Joe Biden, or threatening to.
ReutersBiden withdraws nomination of official to head US auto safety agency
The White House said on Tuesday that President Joe Biden is withdrawing the nomination of the acting head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to take the top job on a permanent basis. The White House gave no reason for the move and declined to comment. Ann Carlson, the agency's chief counsel, was named acting head of NHTSA in September and formally nominated for the top position in March.
Business InsiderGeorgia Republicans get another Trump-Pence showdown as 2024 presidential contenders barnstorm the state convention
Former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence are bringing their competing visions for the future to Georgia's GOP convention.
Associated PressUS says ‘the time is now’ for Sweden to join NATO and for Turkey to get new F-16s
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the “time is now” for Turkey to drop its objections to Sweden joining NATO but said the Biden administration also believed that Turkey should be provided with upgraded F-16 fighters “as soon as possible.” Blinken maintained that the administration had not linked the two issues but acknowledged that some U.S. lawmakers had. President Joe Biden implicitly linked the two issues in a phone call to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday.
USA TODAYGOP Rep. Nancy Mace blasts Biden, McCarthy debt ceiling deal: 'Republicans got outsmarted'
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace is criticizing the debt ceiling deal. But it's not the first time she has called out her fellow Republicans.
The GuardianUS debt ceiling deal: what has to happen now to get it passed?
Lawmakers are scrambling to push through Biden-McCarthy deal by 5 June to avoid default disaster – what is the process?
ReutersUS agency says 8.3 million homes, businesses lack access to high-speed broadband
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -More than 8.3 million U.S. homes and businesses lack access to high-speed broadband internet, the Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday in unveiling its revised national broadband access map. The FCC said it has increased its estimates of homes and businesses without access by nearly 330,000 locations. Congress in 2021 approved $42.45 billion in grants for states and territories to expand broadband infrastructure to areas without access.
Business InsiderA Republican congressman says DeSantis threatened to primary some House reps if they didn't endorse him over Trump
Steube spoke about his apparent disdain for Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast.
Associated PressBiden to host UK Prime Minister Sunak next week for talks on Ukraine, climate
President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the White House next week for talks on Ukraine, climate issues and more. Sunak is slated to visit Washington on June 7-8 and will also meet with U.S. lawmakers and business leaders in addition to his Oval Office meeting next Thursday with Biden. The meeting comes after the White House announced earlier this month that Biden was endorsing an international effort forged by the U.K. and other allies to train — and eventually equip — Ukraine with the F-16 fighter jets that President Volodymyr Zelesnkky has long sought.
Associated PressOne justice explained absence from case. Another didn't. Ethics questions vexing Supreme Court
One Supreme Court justice explained her absence from a case. The difference shows how difficult forging consensus over even small steps on ethics can be at the Supreme Court, which is facing new calls to adopt an ethics code following revelations about undisclosed gifts from a Republican megadonor to Justice Clarence Thomas. Last week, Chief Justice John Roberts acknowledged the court needs to do more to reassure a skeptical public that the justices take their ethical obligations seriously.
ReutersUganda accuses West of blackmail in its response to anti-LGBTQ law
KAMPALA (Reuters) -Uganda on Tuesday condemned the Western response to the East African country's new anti-LGBTQ law, considered one of the harshest in the world, and said sanctions threats from donors amounted to "blackmail". The law signed by President Yoweri Museveni carries the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality", an offence that includes transmitting HIV through gay sex. U.S. President Joe Biden threatened aid cuts and other sanctions, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the government would consider visa restrictions against Ugandan officials.
The GuardianRon DeSantis says he will ‘destroy leftism’ in US if elected president
Governor makes remark to Fox News and predicts two White House terms should he defeat Trump for Republican nomination
PoliticoStudent loan payment pause nixed in debt limit agreement
The agreement spares Biden's debt cancellation plan as it remains in limbo at Supreme Court.
USA TODAYSurprises in the 2024 GOP race: DeSantis flubs rollout, Trump sidesteps legal woes and more
Ron DeSantis turns out not to be Mr. Competent, at least at his launch, and legal perils don't dent Donald Trump, at least not yet.
NBC NewsThe stark numbers driving Democratic panic about a third-party 2024 bid
Among all the reasons why Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in 2020 but Hillary Clinton didn’t in 2016, one factor looms large: the share of the third-party vote.
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“The challenge of dethroning Trump is going to require extreme measures.”
“The Ron DeSantis boomlet is done. He consistently trails Donald Trump by double-digits.”
“To have a chance of besting Trump, DeSantis has to convince Republicans that as president he would deliver better results.”
“He’s slowly devolved into an older kind of Republican — the kind without answers to the party’s problems.”
“Many predicted that his hard-charging first term in office would provoke a backlash. Instead the opposite occurred.”
