Even as the deadline to act inches closer, political pressure and the political fallout of a default means that lawmakers will likely come to a debt ceiling agreement before the worst happens.
In Chicago, they sleep on the floors of police station lobbies in such large numbers that officers have had to turn away locals seeking services. In New York City, they will soon crowd into high school gyms against the wishes of parents and students.
Chicago made headlines in 2013 for the largest mass school closing in the nation's history. Ten years later, Mayor Brandon Johnson, who offered promises of staunch education reform, will now have to work collaboratively with the city's school system to develop what remains of the closed schools.
The United States could face an economic crisis in June if Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling before the deadline, which would affect many U.S. households and government programs.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will meet with President Joe Biden on Monday after the two had what the former called a "productive" phone call to cap off a turbulent weekend of debt ceiling negotiations.
Paul Whelan, the former United States Marine who Russia has held on espionage charges, conducted a rare phone interview to promote his case and urge officials to secure his release.
Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb warned of further drug shortages thanks to the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act.
