House GOP Hardliners Push For $4 Trillion Debt Limit Increase
2 months, 1 week ago

House GOP Hardliners Push For $4 Trillion Debt Limit Increase

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LOADING ERROR LOADING The House Freedom Caucus, a group of hard-right conservative and libertarian Republicans, wants a $4 trillion hike in the nation’s debt limit as part of the GOP’s big but still-developing tax and spending cut plans. The Freedom Caucus proposal also splits with the current House GOP leadership stance by seeking two separate bills be passed with only Republican votes in a process called reconciliation instead of one. In addition to the $4 trillion debt limit hike, the Freedom Caucus said the first package should include about $100 billion more for border security and $100 to $200 billion more for defense spending. The group said its plan had several advantages including “Speed to deliver huge early wins on key priorities for President Trump,” reducing Democratic leverage in ongoing annual spending talks and leaving room to pass a second GOP-votes-only package that would include tax cuts.

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'Most consequential fight this year': Top Senate Republican casts doubt on House GOP bill
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Most consequential fight this year': Top Senate Republican casts doubt on House GOP bill

Raw Story  

The Senate GOP doesn't have the votes to pass the bill to raise the debt ceiling, which must be passed by March 15 before the government shuts down. Semafor's Burgess Everett posted on X, "Senate Republicans are essentially rejecting the House GOP's approach of raising the debt ceiling as part of a tax/border/defense megabit. President Donald Trump said that he …

Cutting Medicaid and raising the debt limit: Mike Johnson struggles to get Republicans behind Trump’s budget
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1 month ago

Cutting Medicaid and raising the debt limit: Mike Johnson struggles to get Republicans behind Trump’s budget

The Independent  

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House's budget bill already facing concerns — even within GOP: report
1 month, 1 week ago

House's budget bill already facing concerns — even within GOP: report

Raw Story  

The House budget resolution Speaker Mike Johnson hopes to pass in the name of advancing President Donald Trump’s sweeping legislative agenda already faces trouble as congressional leaders work to convince at least a dozen Republican holdouts to come on board. “In private meetings and calls with these members over the last few days, Republican leaders have argued that adopting the …

‘Swamp’s going to swamp’: Hard-line GOPers threaten to complicate Trump's political agenda
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Swamp’s going to swamp’: Hard-line GOPers threaten to complicate Trump's political agenda

Raw Story  

When Donald Trump returns to Washington as the 47th president next week, he will assume united control of the federal government – but Republican hard-liners are already exposing intraparty rifts over how to move forward on key elements of the president-elect’s legislative agenda in Congress. That’s especially true when it comes to ongoing discussions revolving around whether to raise the …

'We're going to see battles': Ron Johnson vows to vote 'no' on Trump's debt limit plan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'We're going to see battles': Ron Johnson vows to vote 'no' on Trump's debt limit plan

Raw Story  

Sen. Ron Johnson said he will vote against President-elect Donald Trump's plan to eliminate or raise the debt limit. During a Sunday interview on Sunday Morning Futures, Fox News host Mara Bartiromo noted that Trump planned to eliminate or raise the debt limit as part of a large bill that would include funding border security. "President Trump wants eliminating or …

The debt ceiling is back, but no need to worry – yet
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The debt ceiling is back, but no need to worry – yet

CNN  

CNN — The nation’s debt ceiling was reinstated Thursday, giving congressional Republicans yet another divisive challenge to contend with in 2025. Each bill they work on in the coming months offers an opportunity for a timely debt limit resolution.” Just how long Congress has to handle its debt ceiling dilemma depends heavily on the amount of federal tax revenue collected …

Janet Yellen warns Congress ‘extraordinary measures’ will be needed to stop US hitting debt limit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Janet Yellen warns Congress ‘extraordinary measures’ will be needed to stop US hitting debt limit

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to …

Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-January
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3 months ago

Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-January

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as January 14, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon. “Treasury expects to hit the statutory debt ceiling between January 14 and January 23,” Yellen wrote …

Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval
3 months ago

Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Saturday that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved a temporary funding plan just past the deadline and refused President-elect Donald Trump’s core debt demands in the package. That’s good news for the American people.” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., had insisted …

US: House approves funding bill hours before govt shutdown deadline
3 months, 1 week ago

US: House approves funding bill hours before govt shutdown deadline

Deccan Chronicle  

Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.Johnson insisted Congress would "meet our obligations" and not allow federal operations to shutter ahead of the …

Joe Biden signs bills to avert shutdown, ending days of political turmoil in Washington
3 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden signs bills to avert shutdown, ending days of political turmoil in Washington

India Today  

President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation that averts a government shutdown heading into Christmas, bringing a final close to days of upheaval in Washington after Congress passed a bipartisan budget plan just past the deadline and rejected Donald Trump’s core demand in the negotiations. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., had insisted lawmakers would “meet our obligations” and not allow …

Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown after days of upheaval
3 months, 1 week ago

Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown after days of upheaval

LA Times  

The Capitol is pictured in Washington on Friday. President Biden signed a bill into law Saturday that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved a temporary funding plan just past the deadline and refused President-elect Donald Trump’s core debt demands in the package. That’s good news for the American people.” House Speaker …

House approves funding bill, sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline
3 months, 1 week ago

House approves funding bill, sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline

New Indian Express  

The new 118-page package would fund the government at current levels through March and adds $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers. The federal debt limit expires Jan. 1, and Trump doesn't want the first months of his new administration saddled with tough negotiations in Congress to lift the nation's borrowing capacity. “Congress must …

Government shutdown is averted just after deadline as Congress rejects Trump’s debt limit demands
3 months, 1 week ago

Government shutdown is averted just after deadline as Congress rejects Trump’s debt limit demands

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on federal funding negotiations as a government shutdown looms. WASHINGTON — Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, dropping President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new year. But the day’s outcome was …

'Very strange': GOP lawmakers question 'completely avoidable' failure of spending bill
3 months, 1 week ago

'Very strange': GOP lawmakers question 'completely avoidable' failure of spending bill

Raw Story  

Republicans were stunned when Elon Musk, with Donald Trump's help, successfully torpedoed a stopgap government funding bill that House speaker Mike Johnson had brokered. “This was completely avoidable.” Trump and Johnson discussed the funding bill in a private box at last weekend's Army-Navy football game, and Trump told the speaker he wanted a full-year spending bill with the debt limit …

‘Hell No!’: Democrats ‘unified’ against reworked funding bill more favorable to Trump
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Hell No!’: Democrats ‘unified’ against reworked funding bill more favorable to Trump

Raw Story  

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has crafted a replacement spending bill to prevent a government shutdown at 12:01 AM on Saturday. "A pretty clean test is coming of Trump's sway with Republicans," reports Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman, referring to how many in the GOP will vote for the bill. Politico columnist Jonathan Martin earlier Thursday called the debt ceiling increase a …

Trump just handed Democrats an 'enticing' policy offer — and they should take it: analyst
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump just handed Democrats an 'enticing' policy offer — and they should take it: analyst

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump is demanding as part of the spending package the GOP is trying to force through that the debt ceiling be extended — or possibly abolished altogether, which Democrats have broadly rejected as a ploy to allow new tax breaks for billionaires. But not so fast, columnist Heather Long wrote for The Washington Post — Trump's proposal is …

Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to Biden, averting a shutdown
3 months, 1 week ago

Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to Biden, averting a shutdown

LA Times  

“If there is going to be a shutdown of government, let it begin now,” President-elect Donald Trump posted on social media. Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, dropping President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new …

House GOP floats new plans to prevent government shutdown with just hours to go
3 months, 1 week ago

House GOP floats new plans to prevent government shutdown with just hours to go

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but punts President-elect Donald Trump demands for a debt limit increase into the new year. House Republicans are meeting behind closed doors on next steps after Trump doubled-down on his insistence that a debt …

Dozens of Senate Republicans may oppose Trump's top demand: GOP senator
3 months, 1 week ago

Dozens of Senate Republicans may oppose Trump's top demand: GOP senator

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump has made either significantly raising the debt ceiling or eliminating it all together his top demand in the current standoff over government funding. Indeed, the MAGA leader touted Thursday that he struck a new deal with House Republicans on a spending bill that would punt the debt ceiling for two years. As Raju wrote on X, Sen. …

What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington
3 months, 1 week ago

What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington

Associated Press  

A debate over the debt ceiling is at the center of a dispute over funding that is pushing Washington to the brink of a federal government shutdown. The debt ceiling, or debt limit, is the total amount of money that the United States government can borrow to meet its existing legal obligations. When he rejected the spending proposal on Wednesday, …

Democrats Balk At Donald Trump’s Surprise New Demand As Government Shutdown Looms
3 months, 1 week ago

Democrats Balk At Donald Trump’s Surprise New Demand As Government Shutdown Looms

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on Thursday said “hard pass” on President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion that Congress get rid of the debt ceiling as part of a government funding bill. “GOP extremists want House Democrats to raise the debt ceiling so that House Republicans can lower the amount of your Social Security check,” Jeffries wrote …

Democrats dodge a debt ceiling deal
3 months, 1 week ago

Democrats dodge a debt ceiling deal

Politico  

“Let’s get rid of the debt limit. As much as Democrats would love to disarm this particular legislative time bomb, they’re not in any mood to negotiate with Republicans after Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk sabotaged the prior deal to keep the government open and provide billions in disaster and farm relief. Rep. Brad Schneider, the incoming chair of …

Musk and Trump put House GOP in a bind
3 months, 1 week ago

Musk and Trump put House GOP in a bind

Politico  

But then Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance dumped gasoline on the fire. And we should pass a streamlined spending bill that doesn’t give Chuck Schumer and the Democrats everything they want.” The request for a debt ceiling hike blindsided many on Capitol Hill. Johnson’s not wrong about that: Even before Trump made his debt ceiling demand, some conservatives were …

Playbook PM: Johnson scrambles for an exit ramp
3 months, 1 week ago

Playbook PM: Johnson scrambles for an exit ramp

Politico  

Playbook PM: Johnson scrambles for an exit ramp Presented by THE CATCH-UP NEW JMART — CHRIS LaCIVITA and TONY FABRIZIO sit down with Jonathan Martin for a rollicking conversation to get a download inside the historic 2024 campaign that returned DONALD TRUMP to the White House — from the JOE BIDEN alternative who tested the strongest against Trump, what they …

Dems are suddenly squeamish about a debt limit hike
3 months, 1 week ago

Dems are suddenly squeamish about a debt limit hike

Politico  

Dems are suddenly squeamish about a debt limit hike With assists from POLITICO’s Congress team Rep. Brad Schneider said the GOP's decision to renege on a CR deal “makes it virtually impossible” to address the debt limit. Follow the action at Inside Congress Live THE CEILING IS THE FLOOR House Democrats are finding themselves in uncharted waters after President-elect Donald …

Trump and Vance bemoan Dem 'giveaways' in funding bill — and beg GOP to call their 'bluff'
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump and Vance bemoan Dem 'giveaways' in funding bill — and beg GOP to call their 'bluff'

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming vice president bemoaned "democrat giveaways" on Wednesday in trying to explain why they helped torpedo a stopgap funding bill that would avert a government shutdown just before the holidays. But Trump and key ally Elon Musk came out against House Speaker Mike Johnson's funding bill on Wednesday, throwing the entire process into chaos two …

"Call their bluff": Trump, Vance urge GOP lawmakers to vote down emergency government funding bill
3 months, 1 week ago

"Call their bluff": Trump, Vance urge GOP lawmakers to vote down emergency government funding bill

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump is urging members of his party to vote down a resolution that would fund the federal government into March. In a joint statement with Vice President-elect JD Vance shared by Vance on social media, the incoming executives said that Republican legislators should "call bluff" of congressional Democrats and push for a new resolution that doesn't include spending …

House Republicans unite on spending cuts to non-defense programs, but Senate roadblock awaits
8 months, 3 weeks ago

House Republicans unite on spending cuts to non-defense programs, but Senate roadblock awaits

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Republicans are off to a quicker, more united start this year when it comes to funding the federal government, passing four of 12 annual appropriations bills before the end of June compared to zero at this time last year when the new majority got off to a rocky start. That means a protracted, months-long battle that will …

Key GOP economic talking point destroyed by new analysis
9 months ago

Key GOP economic talking point destroyed by new analysis

Raw Story  

National debt has for decades been a go-to issue Republicans try to use to persuade voters against supporting social programs — an issue that has crept back to the forefront with new reports that annual interest payments serving the national debt now exceed what the U.S. spends on its military. According to the report, former President Donald Trump's contribution to …

House Republicans look to pass two-step package to avoid partial government shutdown
1 year, 4 months ago

House Republicans look to pass two-step package to avoid partial government shutdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his proposal on Saturday to avoid a partial government shutdown by extending government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2. “This two-step continuing resolution is a necessary bill to place House Republicans in the best position to fight for conservative victories,” Johnson said …

$10 trillion in added debt shows 'Bush and Trump tax cuts broke our modern tax structure'
1 year, 5 months ago

$10 trillion in added debt shows 'Bush and Trump tax cuts broke our modern tax structure'

Raw Story  

The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday released new figures related to the 2023 budget that showed a troubling drop in the nation's tax revenue compared to GDP — a measure which fell to 16.5% despite a growing economy — and an annual deficit increase that essentially doubled from the previous year. In response to the Treasury figures released Friday, Kogan …

The U.S. Deficit Won The Debt Limit Fight
1 year, 9 months ago

The U.S. Deficit Won The Debt Limit Fight

Huff Post  

President Joe Biden meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to discuss the debt limit in the Oval Office of the White House on May 22. via Associated Press As lawmakers in the U.S. House debated a big budget bill that would slash hundreds of billions of dollars from the deficit, they desperately implored their colleagues to think about the future. …

GOP accused of breaking debt ceiling deal and 'threatening a government shutdown'
1 year, 9 months ago

GOP accused of breaking debt ceiling deal and 'threatening a government shutdown'

Raw Story  

The top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee accused her Republican colleagues on Thursday of increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown by approving spending numbers below the levels set under the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement, which hasn't even been law for two weeks. In an appearance on CNN, Rep. Rosa DeLauro said House Republicans have already "walked away from …

Debt ceiling news latest: Biden signs debt limit bill after hailing deal in Oval Office address
1 year, 9 months ago

Debt ceiling news latest: Biden signs debt limit bill after hailing deal in Oval Office address

The Independent  

✕ Close Voting has started as lawmakers agree on a debt limit deal Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read …

Biden Signs Debt Ceiling Bill That Pulls US Back From Brink Of Default
1 year, 9 months ago

Biden Signs Debt Ceiling Bill That Pulls US Back From Brink Of Default

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The White House announced the signing, done in private at the White House, in an emailed statement in which Biden thanked congressional leaders for their partnership. President Joe Biden meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., to discuss the debt limit in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, May 22, 2023, in Washington. “We’re …

5 Takeaways From The Debt Ceiling Drama
1 year, 9 months ago

5 Takeaways From The Debt Ceiling Drama

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― President Joe Biden will sign the Fiscal Responsibility Act into law on Saturday, capping weeks of congressional drama with a surprisingly dull end to a standoff that risked a worldwide economic catastrophe. Both sides kept their word.” The painstaking negotiations that drove headlines in Washington for months revealed several things about Republicans, Democrats and Biden’s …

Senate passes debt limit bill after marathon 11 amendment votes to avoid default
1 year, 9 months ago

Senate passes debt limit bill after marathon 11 amendment votes to avoid default

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “America can breathe a sigh of relief because in this process we are avoiding,” …

Just Days To Spare, Senate Gives Final Approval To Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending It To Biden
1 year, 9 months ago

Just Days To Spare, Senate Gives Final Approval To Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending It To Biden

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden's desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the bill's …

US debt ceiling bill passes House with broad bipartisan support
1 year, 9 months ago

US debt ceiling bill passes House with broad bipartisan support

India Today  

A divided US House of Representatives passed a bill to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Wednesday, with majority support from both Democrats and Republicans to overcome opposition led by hardline conservatives and avoid a catastrophic default. READ | US debt ceiling deal ready to head to Congress, says Biden as cash runs low Republicans control the House by …

What is the US debt ceiling deal? Key points to know
1 year, 9 months ago

What is the US debt ceiling deal? Key points to know

Live Mint  

The two mainstream political parties of the United States of America, Republican and Democratic, agreed — albeit in principle — to raise the debt ceiling to avert a default. The raising of debt ceiling is seen as a positive move for the entire economy as it would reportedly prevent a default that would have ensued recession, colossal job loss, inflation …

Debt limit deal heads to vote in full House while McCarthy scrambles for GOP approval
1 year, 9 months ago

Debt limit deal heads to vote in full House while McCarthy scrambles for GOP approval

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy worked furiously Tuesday to sell fellow Republicans on the debt ceiling and budget deal he negotiated with President Joe Biden and win approval in time to avert a potentially disastrous U.S. default. Overall the 99-page package restricts spending for the next two years, lifts the debt limit and includes policy …

Opinion: The biggest lesson from the debt ceiling fight
1 year, 9 months ago

Opinion: The biggest lesson from the debt ceiling fight

CNN  

Editor’s Note: John Avlon is a CNN senior political analyst and anchor. After months of negotiations between Republican leaders and then-President Barack Obama, the House passed an 11th hour bill by a 269-161 vote, despite opposition from Tea Party conservatives and liberal Democrats alike. The final tally was 193 Democratic House votes and 28 Republican House votes – including Boehner …

House approves the Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling bill as default deadline looms
1 year, 9 months ago

House approves the Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling bill as default deadline looms

NPR  

House approves the Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling bill as default deadline looms Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images House lawmakers have passed a piece of compromise legislation brokered between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avoid an unprecedented debt default with just days to spare. But sitting with one House, with a Democratic Senate …

America’s debt-ceiling deal means it should now avoid Armageddon
1 year, 9 months ago

America’s debt-ceiling deal means it should now avoid Armageddon

Hindustan Times  

Even in a sharply divided Washington, DC, politics-as-usual sometimes works. The consequences of a debt default, the first in America’s modern history, would be dire: the shock from disruption in the biggest sovereign-debt market, accounting for about one-third of the global total and underpinning pricing in financial markets everywhere, threatened to reverberate through every economy around the world. The gravity …

US debt limit deal: How we got here
1 year, 9 months ago

US debt limit deal: How we got here

Al Jazeera  

Bipartisan deal to raise debt ceiling and avoid ‘disastrous’ default heads to US Congress after weeks-long impasse. The agreement negotiated by Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would suspend the debt ceiling for two years and cap government spending during the same period. In April, McCarthy put forward a bill to raise the debt ceiling that would advance key …

Debt Limit deal explained: How will it impact US economy, polls and people
1 year, 9 months ago

Debt Limit deal explained: How will it impact US economy, polls and people

Hindustan Times  

The recent agreement between President Joe Biden and House Republicans regarding the debt limit and spending has sparked discussions and debates. Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling while trying to ensure enough Republican and Democratic votes to pass the measure in the coming week. Non-defense Spending …

Key takeaways from Biden and McCarthy's debt ceiling deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Key takeaways from Biden and McCarthy's debt ceiling deal

Firstpost  

There’s a nervous air in the United States as the deadline to increase the debt ceiling approaches. On Saturday, they reached a crucial agreement to raise the government’s debt ceiling, avoiding a disastrous default. AFP Unspent COVID money The deal would also take back some funding that Congress allocated for the coronavirus pandemic but did not spend. A statement from …

Opinion: Don't call the debt-ceiling deal a success. It shouldn't have been a crisis at all
1 year, 9 months ago

Opinion: Don't call the debt-ceiling deal a success. It shouldn't have been a crisis at all

LA Times  

Hous Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks with reporters about the debt-ceiling negotiations as he arrives at the Capitol on Friday. Here’s what would make this whole mess worth it: Adding a provision to repeal or neutralize the World War I-era law that created the debt limit in the first place. Biden, ever the tradition-bound deal-maker, said last October as Democrats talked …

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