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New York Times:
With Debt Limit Deal in Hand, McCarthy and Biden Turn to Task of Selling It — With the right and the left up in arms about the agreement in principle reached by the president and the speaker, both sides started to make the case for its quick passage, a tall order in Congress. — Reporting from Washington
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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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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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Tom Boggioni / Raw Story:
‘Start the Kevin McCarthy death-clock’ after compromise with Biden: Rick Wilson — Appearing late Saturday night on MSNBC after it was announced that Preside t Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) had reached an agreement “in principle' on a budget deal, former GOP strategist Rick Wilson claimed …
Peter Baker / New York Times:
In Pursuit of Consensus, Did Biden Find the Reasonable Middle or Give Away Too Much?
In Pursuit of Consensus, Did Biden Find the Reasonable Middle or Give Away Too Much?
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Wall Street Journal:
How a Debt-Ceiling Deal That Neither Side Wanted Cracked the Logjam in Washington
How a Debt-Ceiling Deal That Neither Side Wanted Cracked the Logjam in Washington
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NBC News:
Biden and McCarthy to complete debt ceiling agreement Sunday, Jeffries tells Democrats
Biden and McCarthy to complete debt ceiling agreement Sunday, Jeffries tells Democrats
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Politico:
Here are the 6 must-know provisions of the new debt ceiling deal
Here are the 6 must-know provisions of the new debt ceiling deal
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Reuters:
Biden, McCarthy have tentative US debt ceiling deal - sources
Biden, McCarthy have tentative US debt ceiling deal - sources
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New York Times:
White House and G.O.P. Strike Debt Limit Deal to Avert Default
White House and G.O.P. Strike Debt Limit Deal to Avert Default
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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
Debt-ceiling deal: What's in and what's out of the agreement to avert US default
Washington Post:
Biden, McCarthy reach ‘agreement in principle’ to raise debt ceiling as default looms
Biden, McCarthy reach ‘agreement in principle’ to raise debt ceiling as default looms
Christina Wilkie / CNBC:
White House and Republicans reach a tentative deal to avoid U.S. default
White House and Republicans reach a tentative deal to avoid U.S. default
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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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Seema Mehta / Los Angeles Times:
Poll: Trump takes big lead over DeSantis among California Republicans — Former President Trump has vaulted back to a substantial lead in California over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, as the party's voters brush aside his legal travails, a new poll finds.
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Tom Boggioni / Raw Story:
'We're kind of tearing our hair out': Republicans frustrated they're stuck with Trump — Fearing a 2024 ballot headed by now-indicted Donald Trump will cripple the Republican Party's hopes to retain the House and win back the Senate, GOP campaign consultants and moderate Republicans …
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Politico:
Many GOP insiders fear that Teflon Don is back
Many GOP insiders fear that Teflon Don is back
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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
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
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeached
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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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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 …
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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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Roni Caryn Rabin / New York Times:
Maternity's Most Dangerous Time: After New Mothers Come Home — Recent research shows that most pregnancy-related deaths occur in the year after a baby is born. The discovery is changing how doctors care for new mothers. — Roni Caryn Rabin interviewed dozens of pregnant women …
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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CBS News:
Transcript: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on “Face the Nation,” May 28, 2023 — The following is a transcript of an interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that aired on “Face the Nation” on May 28, 2023. — MARGARET BRENNAN: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins us now from his district in Brooklyn.
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