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Kevin McCarthy
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 30, 2023
Michael Tomasky
There’s Only One Question Now: Can Kevin McCarthy Deliver the Votes?
The speaker has his debt ceiling deal—but saboteurs are lying in wait.
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
Timothy Noah
Why the Debt Limit Talks Spell Doom for Kevin McCarthy
The policy outcome may prove terrible, but whatever it is, it will likely end McCarthy’s speakership in the near future.
May 25, 2023
Grace Segers
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Daniel Strauss
Inside the Debt Limit Blame Game
PLUS: Mississippi’s hottest political race, and a conversation with Ben Terris
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
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 24, 2023
Matt Ford
The Lawsuit That Might Force Biden to Ignore the Debt Ceiling
An organization representing government workers is making a preemptive strike against the mounting default crisis.
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 20, 2023
Jason Linkins
The Beltway Media Is Spreading Debt Limit Misinformation
The political press bears a share of the blame for the fact we are once again on the precipice of default.
May 19, 2023
Prem Thakker
AOC Dunks on McCarthy: If You Want To Cut Spending, What About No Yacht Tax Breaks?
If Republicans really want to do something about the debt, here’s one place to start.
May 19, 2023
Tori Otten
Kevin McCarthy Can’t Control His Own Party on Debt Ceiling Talks
The pause on the debt ceiling negotiations is further proof that the House speaker isn’t the real leader of his caucus. Donald Trump still is.
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 15, 2023
Timothy Noah
Kevin McCarthy’s Idea of Austerity: $115 Billion for Tax Cheats and Oil Companies
That’s in his debt ceiling bill. And his delays have already cost taxpayers an additional $328 million as he preaches against excess spending.
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 5, 2023
Michael Tomasky
Remember “Defund the Police”? Well, Guess Who’s Actually Proposing Doing It.
The House Republican’s debt ceiling bill has several nasty surprises for anyone who “backs the blue.”
May 4, 2023
Timothy Noah
This Is How Biden Gets Kevin McCarthy to Wilt Like a Hothouse Flower
The president has the upper hand. He just has to use it. Here’s the play.
May 3, 2023
Prem Thakker
Kevin McCarthy Made a Secret Deal With Tucker Carlson to Become House Speaker
Former Fox producer Abby Grossberg says McCarthy called up the ex-Fox host to discuss his terms.
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