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May 31, 2023
Prem Thakker
Bernie Sanders Says He Cannot “in Good Conscience” Vote for Debt Ceiling Bill
“The future of the world is literally at stake,” the Vermont senator wrote in announcing his opposition.
May 31, 2023
Tori Otten
GOP Congressman Says Debt Bill Should Go After Low-Income Housing Too
With a House vote on the bill quickly approaching, Glenn Grothman is making one last attempt to cut even more social services.
May 31, 2023
Prem Thakker
“Moderate” Nancy Mace Goes on Steve Bannon’s Show to Complain About Debt Bill
Bannon, a white nationalist, thanked Mace for being “one of the leaders of having people grow a set.”
May 31, 2023
Tori Otten
“It’s Cruelty”: House Progressives Slam Debt Ceiling Bill as Vote Nears
“This never should have been the case in the first place,” said Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal.
May 30, 2023
Prem Thakker
GOP Congressman Admits Debt Ceiling Fight Was About Helping 2024 Republican Nominee
A national default is OK as long as Republicans win the White House, according to this logic.
May 30, 2023
Tori Otten
Here Are the House Republicans Expected to Vote Against the Debt Ceiling Deal
Kevin McCarthy does not have his entire party behind him.
May 30, 2023
Prem Thakker
Kevin McCarthy: We’re Putting Work Requirements on ... Kids?
That’s one way to sell your debt ceiling deal to the American public.
May 27, 2023
Jason Linkins
Will the Debt Ceiling Deal Mortgage the Democrats’ Future in Washington?
Lawmakers might once again forestall a debt default, but not without teaching the GOP that they can get away with holding the economy hostage.
May 26, 2023
Prem Thakker
Jamaal Bowman: Why Are We Negotiating With Economic Terrorists (Republicans)?
The New York representative does not see any need to negotiate with Republicans on the debt ceiling.
May 25, 2023
Indigo Olivier
Want to Cut Spending? Here’s How Much of Our Budget Is Going to the Military and Police
If Republicans are serious about wanting to reduce the debt, a new report shows exactly where they could start.
May 24, 2023
Pablo Manríquez
House Progressives Tear Into McCarthy, GOP Over Debt Limit Negotiations
“Sorry, bud,” AOC clapped back at McCarthy after he took a shot at her. “The only person here holding the entire U.S. economy hostage because they’ve completely lost control is you.”
May 24, 2023
Prem Thakker
GOP Lawmaker Erases Maxwell Frost’s Valid Point on Student Debt From the Record
Representative Virginia Foxx, a top recipient of cash from student loan companies and for-profit colleges, acted offended by Frost’s comments on student debt relief.
May 24, 2023
Tori Otten
Democratic Congressman Drags GOP: At Least Gas Stoves Are Safe if Country Defaults
The Republican Party is holding a hearing on gas stoves, as we hurtle toward a national debt default.
May 24, 2023
Prem Thakker
Kevin McCarthy’s Go-To Line When Asked Any Questions About Debt Default
The House speaker repeated it over and over again when faced with questions during a press conference.
May 23, 2023
Prem Thakker
Matt Gaetz Admits Republicans Are Holding America “Hostage” Over Debt Ceiling
The Florida representative literally said the quiet part out loud.
May 23, 2023
Tori Otten
Marjorie Taylor Greene Just Spent $100,000 on Kevin McCarthy’s Used Chapstick
Republicans want to cut spending, unless it’s for creepy things like this.
May 22, 2023
Alex Shephard
The Democrats Have Already Lost the Debt Ceiling Fight
Party leaders thought they had set a trap for Republicans. It hasn’t worked out that way at all.
May 18, 2023
Prem Thakker
Ron DiSaster Loses $1 Billion Disney Project Days Before 2024 Announcement
Congrats to Ron DeSantis and his dumb “war on woke”
May 17, 2023
Tori Otten
Republicans Literally Laugh Off Idea of Taxing the Rich to Fix Budget
As the debt ceiling crisis continues, we get ever closer to the threat of a national default. And Republicans seem determined to take us there.
May 16, 2023
Prem Thakker
John Fetterman Asks Bank Execs if CEOs Who Crash Banks Should Get Work Requirements
The Pennsylvania senator challenged former executives from Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank about the bank collapses.
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