A new push for an old idea on Capitol Hill — a commission to slash the country's debt

December 5, 2023 - 6:43pm EST
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With the nation's debt at more than $33 trillion, there's a new push in Congress for a bipartisan debt commission to come up with reforms for mandatory spending and the tax system.

Jul 26 - 6:21am EDT

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

Jul 26 - 6:21am EDT

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record as a district attorney and California attorney general isn't so simple.

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record as a district attorney and California attorney general isn't so simple.

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record -- as a district attorney and California attorney general -- isn't so simple. She's angered both the left and right.

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record -- as a district attorney and California attorney general -- isn't so simple. She's angered both the left and right.

Jul 25 - 6:18pm EDT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday urging cities to remove homeless encampments. But research shows clearing encampments doesn't reduce homelessness in the long term.

Jul 25 - 4:45pm EDT

Wexton spoke on the House floor Wednesday using an "augmentative and alternative communication" program.

Jul 25 - 4:45pm EDT

Wexton spoke on the House floor Wednesday using an "augmentative and alternative communication" program.