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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.
May 12, 2023
Tori Otten
Is Biden About to Cave on the Debt Ceiling?
A couple new reports have some troubling signs on how negotiations are going.
May 12, 2023
Jacob Silverman
Crypto Fans Think the Government is Out to Get Them. They’re Not Wrong.
Digital currency enthusiasts can scream all they want about the Biden administration conspiring against them, but they brought this on themselves.
May 10, 2023
Grace Segers
Survivors of the 2011 Debt Limit Showdown Say This Time Is Worse
“I’m much more worried,” says Maryland Democrat Chris van Hollen.
May 8, 2023
Timothy Noah
Putin Can’t Afford to Lose in Ukraine—but He Can’t Afford to Win, Either
Russia’s economy is much worse than it admits, and victory will only impoverish it further.
May 2, 2023
Tori Otten
Will the Freedom Caucus Destroy the U.S. Economy?
The government could run out of money to pay its bills sooner than expected. And the Freedom Caucus doesn’t seem to care.
April 26, 2023
Prem Thakker
Republicans Just Barely Pass Their Radical and Useless Debt Bill
Congrats to Kevin McCarthy for selling his soul for this bill.
April 19, 2023
Prem Thakker
House GOP’s Debt Ceiling “Plan” Calls for Medicaid and SNAP Work Requirements
The Republican proposal would fail at addressing the debt but would succeed in making people’s lives worse in more ways than one.
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