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Reuters:
Biden, McCarthy have tentative US debt ceiling deal - sources — U.S. President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative deal to raise the federal government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, ending a months-long stalemate, two sources familiar with the negotiations said on Saturday.
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Jeff Stein / Washington Post:
What's in the McCarthy-Biden deal to lift the debt ceiling? Here are 6 takeaways. — The president and House speaker can claim a victory that appeared elusive just days earlier — With days to spare until a government default, President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) …
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Washington Post:
Biden, McCarthy reach ‘agreement in principle’ to raise debt ceiling as default looms — President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) reached an “agreement in principle” to raise the debt ceiling and slash federal spending, clinching a critical first step toward preventing …
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NBC News:
Biden and McCarthy to complete debt ceiling agreement Sunday, Jeffries tells Democrats — The text of the bill will be prepared by Republicans and reviewed by the Biden administration, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a letter to his caucus. — House Democratic Leader Hakeem …
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Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Conservative House Republicans knock debt ceiling deal — Conservative House Republicans are already voicing criticism about the agreement in principle to cap spending and raise the debt ceiling announced late Saturday as the White House and GOP leadership work to avoid a default on the nation's debt.
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Kevin Freking / Associated Press:
Debt-ceiling deal: What's in and what's out of the agreement to avert US default
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Politico:
Here are the 6 must-know provisions of the new debt ceiling deal
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Christina Wilkie / CNBC:
White House and Republicans reach a tentative deal to avoid U.S. default
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The Texas Tribune:
Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties pending outcome of Senate trial — In a stunning and unprecedented rebuke, the Texas House impeached the state's top attorney. The Republican has been mired in scandals and criminal investigations for most of his tenure.
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The Texas Tribune:
God, money and Dairy Queen: How Texas House investigators secured the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton — The long list of accusations were outlined as part of 20 charges of impeachment adopted by the Texas House. — A nefarious kitchen remodel and an extramarital affair.
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Eleanor Klibanoff / The Texas Tribune:
All eyes on Sen. Angela Paxton as Texas Senate takes up her husband's removal
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Dallas Morning News:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeached
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New York Times:
Paxton Impeachment: Live Updates: Texas House Votes to Impeach Ken Paxton
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New York Times:
For Trump, the More GOP Presidential Candidates the Better — Ron DeSantis entered the presidential race last week along with Tim Scott, with others to follow. For the former president, the more candidates the better. — Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida officially entered the presidential race last week …
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Politico:
Many GOP insiders fear that Teflon Don is back
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Seema Mehta / Los Angeles Times:
Poll: Trump takes big lead over DeSantis among California Republicans
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Annie Karni / New York Times:
Feinstein, Back in the Senate, Relies Heavily on Staff to Function — The California Democrat is surrounded by a large retinue of aides at all times, who tell her how and when to vote, explain what is going on when she is confused, and shield her from the press and public. — Reporting from Capitol Hill
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New York Times:
White House and G.O.P. Strike Debt Limit Deal to Avert Default — With the government on track to reach its borrowing limit within days, negotiators sealed an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling for two years while cutting and capping certain federal programs. — Reporting from Washington
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Michael Kunzelman / Associated Press:
Government tries to claw back money so Jan. 6 rioters don't profit from online appeals — Less than two months after he pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol, Texas resident Daniel Goodwyn appeared on Tucker Carlson's then-Fox News show and promoted a website where supporters …
Benjamin Weiser / New York Times:
Here's What Happens When Your Lawyer Uses ChatGPT — A lawyer representing a man who sued an airline relied on artificial intelligence to help prepare a court filing. It did not go well. — The lawsuit began like so many others: A man named Roberto Mata sued the airline Avianca …
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Jenny Goldsberry / Washington Examiner:
Ukrainian tennis player refuses handshake with Belarusian opponent after loss — Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk was met with booing on Sunday when she refused to shake the hand of her Belarusian opponent. — Aryna Sabalenka beat Kostyuk 6-3, 6-2 in 71 minutes, helping her to advance to the French Open's second round.
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David French / New York Times:
The Right Is All Wrong About Masculinity — There is a certain irony in discussions of masculinity. The group that is most convinced of a crisis of masculinity, the American right, is also busy emasculating itself before our eyes. It correctly perceives that young men are facing an identity crisis …
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