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Biden launches opening salvo in debt ceiling fight against GOP with budget release

President Joe Biden's budget may be an aspirational document with no chance of clearing a GOP-controlled House, but it is also a political document as he braces for what is likely to be a bitter fight with Republicans over the debt ceiling before next year's elections.

Biden’s student loan headaches pile up as lawsuit targets repayment pause

The Biden administration will find itself in court once again over student loans, this time concerning the three-year-old repayment pause.

Two reasons why Biden is making foes of immigration activists and Democratic Latinos

President Joe Biden’s about-face on U.S. immigration policy has pitted him against Democratic Latinos and immigrant advocacy groups as he tests out border procedures more in line with the Trump administration playbook ahead of another potential surge of illegal immigrants.

Oklahoma’s marijuana rejection reveals pitfalls of push for full legalization

Just over 10 years since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, nearly two-fifths of the nation have persisted in the trend of allowing anyone over the age of 21 to purchase the substance without a medical necessity.

Youngkin education official explains sudden resignation: ‘The buck stops with me’

The former superintendent of public instruction in the administration of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) says she takes "full responsibility" for a mathematical error that significantly underestimated the amount of aid going to the state's schools.

House GOP working on plan to overhaul cryptocurrency regulation

House Republicans are working on a plan to overhaul the regulation of cryptocurrency.

Rubio, Wicker claim Pentagon has not answered key questions about Chinese spy balloon

Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) claimed in a letter Wednesday that the Pentagon has not satisfactorily answered their questions about the Chinese spy balloon that was discovered in United States airspace in January.

McConnell hospitalized after falling during private dinner at DC hotel: Report

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was reportedly hospitalized Wednesday night after suffering a fall while at a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.

Newsom tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of statewide tour

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said late Wednesday night, adding that he is experiencing mild symptoms.

Tuberville follows through with threat to block Pentagon appointments following abortion access push

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) followed through with his threat to block Department of Defense nominations in response to a move by the Pentagon to push abortion access for servicewomen.
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