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.
