CBO says debt ceiling deal would cut deficits by $1.5 trillion over the next decade

May 31, 2023 - 9:06am EDT
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Congressional forecasters say the debt ceiling deal struck by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over the weekend would reduce deficits by about $1.5 trillion over the next decade.

Jan 22 - 6:53pm EST

Federal agencies had a Wednesday deadline to place employees of DEIA offices on paid leave -- and to take down any of mention of DEIA programs and initiatives from agency websites and social media.

Jan 22 - 5:25pm EST

The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature.

Jan 22 - 5:25pm EST

The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature.

Jan 22 - 1:11pm EST

It is unclear how much impact economic penalties would have on the Russian government, since they already face various sanctions imposed by the previous administration.

Jan 22 - 12:36pm EST

President Trump signed a "national energy emergency" that gives his administration new powers to boost fossil fuel development around the country.

Jan 22 - 8:05am EST

Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.

Jan 22 - 8:05am EST

Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.

Jan 22 - 5:00am EST

Senators from both parties did push Collins about how he will solve problems that have plagued the VA for decades, like delivering timely health care and protecting whistle-blowers.

Jan 22 - 5:00am EST

One Trump voter told NPR he supported pardons related to the Capitol attack, but has a tougher time reconciling pardons for rioters who were violent with police.