Debt ceiling bill clears first House hurdle, teeing up Wednesday vote
Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
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Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be permanently removed from office will begin no later than August in the state Senate.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing a historic impeachment vote after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations.
Debt ceiling negotiators met again Wednesday with just about a week to go until the Treasury's default deadline. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the two sides are "still far apart." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
The House Freedom Caucus has called for "no further discussion" on raising the debt ceiling until the Senate passes the bill that House Republicans approved in late April. Rep. Chip Roy joins to discuss what kind of deal his fellow House Freedom Caucus members would accept.
We're now less than two weeks away from the Treasury's default deadline. Ohio Republican Rep. David Joyce, member of the House Appropriations Committee, joins to discuss the status of debt ceiling negotiations and the failed vote to expel George Santos.
The House Freedom Caucus is demanding an end to debt ceiling talks until the Senate passes the GOP bill. Caucus chair Rep. Scott Perry joins to discuss why the group is taking the position.
House Republicans moved to refer a resolution to expel the indicted Republican to the House Ethics Committee in a 221 to 204 vote.
"It's very clear that he's a liar, he's a fraud," Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia said of Rep. George Santos, who was indicted on fraud and money laundering charges last week.
Police in Virginia arrested a man who they say attacked two of Rep. Gerry Connolly's staffers with a metal baseball bat at his office Monday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
North Carolina's Democratic governor has vetoed legislation that would have banned nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, setting the stage for a showdown with the GOP-controlled General Assembly.
Republican Rep. George Santos of New York on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to fraud, money laundering and other charges. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns examines the response from Santos and his legal team to the allegations.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul, who is leading the investigation into the Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal, is threatening to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
The U.S. Border Patrol launched an operation in El Paso, Texas, Tuesday to apprehend migrants who have evaded law enforcement after crossing the southern border. Former Texas Republican Rep. Will Hurd speaks with Major Garrett about the upcoming expiration of the Title 42 pandemic-era border policy and the Allen, Texas, mass shooting.
Sources tell CBS News that the Justice Department has charged Congressman George Santos. The Republican is expected to appear in a New York federal court within days. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling bill is "dead on arrival" in the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent joins Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen to discuss the ongoing debt ceiling showdown. She also discusses how House Republicans are prioritizing border security.
He underwent outpatient chemotherapy treatments after his cancer diagnosis in December.
House Republicans passed a measure to raise the debt ceiling that includes deep spending cuts. Anne-Marie Green is joined by CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane to discuss what comes next.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's bill to raise the debt ceiling with spending cuts. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, join with the latest.
House Republicans narrowly passed a bill to raise the nation's debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion while at the same time imposing an array of spending cuts to the federal budget. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have the latest on the tough path the bill has to becoming law.
The U.S. is close to exhausting its ability to borrow without a debt ceiling extension. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for "The Washington Post," joined to discuss how a political divide in Washington could create headwinds for capital markets and the economy.
The House Rules Committee is taking up House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's bill to lift the debt ceiling Tuesday, and a full House vote could come as early as Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined with the latest.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy is facing his first major test as House Speaker: getting support for his debt limit and federal spending plan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
The House Rules Committee is taking up House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt limit bill Tuesday. If approved by the panel, the House could vote on it as early as Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the debt ceiling battle.
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he has the votes to pass his debt ceiling bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined with more.
Trump has endorsed a proposal to end Russia's war on Ukraine, but there's no indication yet that Kyiv will accept the terms, which seem to favor Moscow.
President Trump said Wednesday he has signed the bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.
Ghost guns that are 3D-printed are being made from plans readily available online, experts say.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney's funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral, with several former presidents in attendance.
The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela.
The September jobs report, which was delayed due to the government shutdown, comes amid a slowdown in hiring across the U.S.
Researchers recorded a record-breaking wind gust as Hurricane Melissa lashed the Caribbean in late October.
The drug trafficking suspect was turned over to the U.S. to face charges he trafficked large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the country.