Tag: debt ceiling
GOP’s ‘fiscal vandalism and political sabotage’ prompts second-ever US credit downgrade
"The debt ceiling was a bad idea when it was first put in place, and it has become the worst idea as the Republicans have figured out how to weaponize it."
‘On what planet is that fiscally responsible?’ GOP spending cuts would...
"Even by the low standards of Congress in 2023, it's shocking how quickly House Republicans ripped up their end of the bargain that steered the country clear of default last month."
The debt ceiling debacle is NOT a ‘partisan standoff’
Did Republicans alone manufactured this looming disaster?
How to stop Republicans from tanking the economy over the debt...
If Republicans are going to play this game, Mr. President, you need to play hard ball.
Sanders calls on Biden to fight for working people as GOP...
"We have already too much inequality in America," said Sanders. "Let's not make it worse."
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House vote advances SPEED Act as 11 Democrats join Republicans to weaken NEPA protections
Climate and frontline groups warn the permitting bill would gut public oversight, fast track polluting projects, and undermine one of the nation’s foundational environmental laws.
Trump ramps up denaturalization push with 2026 quota targeting naturalized citizens
Internal USCIS guidance reportedly calls for 100 to 200 denaturalization referrals per month, signaling a sharp escalation that experts say collides with legal limits and historical practice.
How the charter school industry’s newest scheme could be ‘the death of public schools’
A charter school “shitstorm” in Florida shows how the industry intends to take over public education.
Trump’s ‘warrior dividend’ raises questions about funding, housing support, and care for service members
The president announced $1,776 checks for about 1.5 million troops before Christmas, but reporting shows the money was repurposed from congressionally approved housing funds rather than a new benefit.
Senate approves record Pentagon budget as Democrats help advance Trump’s defense agenda
Bipartisan vote sends $900 billion military bill to Trump’s desk amid war powers concerns and domestic cuts.