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Senate leaders sprint toward debt limit finish line

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Timing is still the main uncertainty. Schumer said taking too long would prompt a “dangerous risk” of default or a credit downgrade. He...
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Why the left held its fire on no-win debt deal

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And Warren’s not the only one weighing whether the deal is better than the alternative. Even some liberals who are planning to vote...
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A U.S. ambassador calls out South Africa on Russia, and gets burned

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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...
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House passes bipartisan debt deal, sending it to Senate

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy walks to the House chamber at the Capitol May 31, 2023. | Francis Chung/POLITICO The House passed legislation Wednesday to...
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Trump Absolutely Unloads on ‘Milktoast’ Former Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, DeSantis Supporters Lose It

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump surprised observers Tuesday night when he delivered a scathing rant criticizing his “milktoast” former press secretary and current...
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Defense hawks prepare to choke down debt deal — and Biden’s Pentagon budget

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

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“He is the boss and calls the shots and always has,” Murphy said in a phone interview. “I am, was, at the end...
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Smith nominated to be the Marines’ top officer

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The move comes amid a larger shakeup within the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as several officers face the end of their terms. On...
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Senate braces for conservative debt deal drama of its own

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Stabenow, like many senators, foresees some Senate magic as the weekend gets closer and senators want to go home. But it could be...
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Republican candidate accused of lying about military record ends comeback bid

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“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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