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Senate leaders sprint toward debt limit finish line

Timing is still the main uncertainty. Schumer said taking too long would prompt a “dangerous risk” of default or a credit downgrade. He...

Why the left held its fire on no-win debt deal

And Warren’s not the only one weighing whether the deal is better than the alternative. Even some liberals who are planning to vote...

A U.S. ambassador calls out South Africa on Russia, and gets burned

Brigety’s actions thrilled some observers who say the U.S. needs to be more honest about a South African drift toward Moscow; his defenders...

House passes bipartisan debt deal, sending it to Senate

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy walks to the House chamber at the Capitol May 31, 2023. | Francis Chung/POLITICO The House passed legislation Wednesday to...

Trump Absolutely Unloads on ‘Milktoast’ Former Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, DeSantis Supporters Lose It

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump surprised observers Tuesday night when he delivered a scathing rant criticizing his “milktoast” former press secretary and current...

Defense hawks prepare to choke down debt deal — and Biden’s Pentagon budget

“I think for us to demand more would probably stop the whole deal,” he said. The same GOP hawks who are losing out will...

Tuberville’s top military adviser bows out

“He is the boss and calls the shots and always has,” Murphy said in a phone interview. “I am, was, at the end...

Smith nominated to be the Marines’ top officer

The move comes amid a larger shakeup within the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as several officers face the end of their terms. On...

Senate braces for conservative debt deal drama of its own

Stabenow, like many senators, foresees some Senate magic as the weekend gets closer and senators want to go home. But it could be...

Republican candidate accused of lying about military record ends comeback bid

“Yes. I plan on withdrawing because of my mothers (sic) health,” Majewski confirmed to POLITICO. His decision is a coup for House Republicans, many...

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