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McCarthy will convene a new commission to tackle federal budget

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) previewed a new commission to tackle the broader scope of the federal budget once the debt ceiling battle settles down.

House Democrats say Republicans as majority must get debt limit bill on the floor

House Democrats are confident they can whip enough votes within their caucus to pass the debt limit bill and avoid a default, but party leaders remain adamant that Republicans must be responsible for getting the bill to the floor for a full vote — stopping short of whether they’d help the GOP do so.

Resolution scrapping Biden’s student loan cancellation plan heads to Senate

A resolution that would nullify President Joe Biden's plan to cancel up to $20,000 in federally held student loans for millions of borrowers faces its first procedural vote in the Senate Wednesday.

Schumer says Senate has ‘no margin for error’ on debt ceiling bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) warned there is no margin for error for the vote on President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) debt ceiling bill.

Youngkin sends National Guard troops to border, joining growing list of red states

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) announced on Wednesday the deployment of National Guard troops to the southern border.

WATCH LIVE: White House holds press briefing ahead of House debt ceiling vote

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is giving a press briefing alongside National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.

Senate GOP campaign arm slams DOJ suit against Jim Justice: ‘Totally rogue’

The National Republican Senatorial Committee is condemning the Justice Department for filing suit against Gov. Jim Justice's (R-WV) coal empire over "unpaid civil penalties."

NASA task force to hold first meeting on UFO study

A NASA panel formed to study “unidentified anomalous phenomena” is holding a press conference on Wednesday to discuss its preliminary findings after months of work.

DeSantis showcases wife and children as he appeals to Iowa Republicans

SALIX, Iowa — Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Florida first lady Casey DeSantis sought to bond with Iowa Republicans over the challenges of raising young children, promising to bring them on the campaign trail as the governor contends with criticism he is not a personable politician.

Kremlin calls shelling of Belgorod region ‘alarming’ following Moscow attack

Overnight strikes in Russia’s Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine to Russia’s west, have caused concern within the Russian government.
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