Category Archives: (Sandbox) Politics
US VP Harris, economic adviser Brainard warn of recession if debt default occurs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden's top economic adviser, Lael Brainard, said on Thursday that a U.S. debt default would throw the economy into a recession. I...
May 18, 2023
Biden appeals court nominee Delaney expected to be withdrawn – source
By Jacqueline Thomsen (Reuters) - The nomination of former New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney to a U.S. federal appeals court is expected to be withdrawn amid opposition from both Democrat...
May 18, 2023
Schumer gives U.S. senators 24-hour return notice as debt talks proceed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that lawmakers from his chamber should be ready to return to Washington on 24-hours notice during next week's recess, ...
May 18, 2023
Group of Senate Democrats to Biden: Use 14th Amendment to avoid debt default
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of U.S. Senate Democrats including Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren urged President Joe Biden in a letter on Thursday to prepare to invoke the Constitution's 14th Ame...
May 18, 2023
CNN getting more Republicans on-air as it seeks political diversity
By Helen Coster NEW YORK (Reuters) - CNN is getting more Republicans on the air as it seeks political diversity, the chief executive of parent company Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday, adding he...
May 18, 2023
Senate to vote on Biden appeals court pick after Manchin opposes
By Jacqueline Thomsen (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Thursday on whether to confirm President Joe Biden's nominee to a federal appeals court a day after Senator Joe Manchin became the...
May 18, 2023
Pushing for cuts in debt-ceiling fight, US Republican gets millions for his district
By Andy Sullivan LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) - In Washington, Republican U.S. Representative Clay Higgins has been a vocal advocate for spending cuts. Back home in Louisiana, it's a different story. T...
May 18, 2023
US Republican transgender laws pile up, setting 2024 battle lines
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) - Oklahoma's governor has signed into law a bill making it a felony to provide gender-affirming healthcare to a minor. Indiana has enacted a law requiring teachers to tell p...
May 18, 2023
U.S. Democrats warn Biden against toughening aid for the poor
By Richard Cowan and Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Congress expressed frustration with President Joe Biden's willingness to engage with Republicans demanding tougher work r...
May 18, 2023
Biden campaign memo: Many paths available on road to 2024 victory
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's re-election campaign attempted to set the tone for the battle to come on Thursday, saying the incumbent Democrat will have many roads to v...
May 18, 2023
