A handful of hard-right Republican lawmakers said on Monday they would oppose a deal to raise the United States' $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, in a sign that the bipartisan agreement could face a rocky path through Congress before the U.S. runs out of money next week.
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is trailed by reporters as he arrives for the day in the midst of ongoing negotiations seeking a deal to raise the United States' debt ceiling and avoid a catastrophic default, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. May 26, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a candidate for the Republican 2024 presidential nomination, said the deal does not do enough to change the fiscal trajectory. "After this deal, our country will still be careening toward bankruptcy," he said on Fox News. Biden said he had been working the phones, as well. "It feels good. We'll see when the vote starts," he told reporters.would suspend the debt limit through Jan. 1, 2025, allowing lawmakers to set aside the politically risky issue until after the November 2024 presidential election. It would also cap some government spending over the next two years.
McCarthy has predicted it will draw the support of most of his fellow Republicans, who control the House 222-213. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he expects support from his side of the aisle -- though many on his party's left may vote "no" as well.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Republicans speak out against US debt-ceiling deal, in sign of rocky road ahead By Reuters*REPUBLICANS SPEAK OUT AGAINST U.S. DEBT-CEILING DEAL, IN SIGN OF ROCKY ROAD AHEAD 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Leer más »
Republicans speak out against U.S. debt-ceiling deal, in sign of rocky road aheadA handful of hard-right Republican lawmakers said on Monday they would oppose a deal to raise the United States' $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, Reuters reports.
Leer más »
Mastriano’s statements showed why not running for senate was a good choicePennsylvania Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano shocked many Republican voters Thursday night by announcing he would not run for the United States Senate.
Leer más »
GOP-controlled Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken PaxtonThe Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
Leer más »
GOP-controlled Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken PaxtonThe Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. The move Saturday triggers his immediate suspension and sets up a trial in the state Senate that could permanently remove Texas’ top lawyer from office. The historic vote came after a monthslong House investigation into the three-term attorney general that resulted in 20 charges alleging sweeping abuses of power, including obstruction of justice, bribery and abuse of public trust.
Leer más »
GOP-controlled Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken PaxtonThe Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Leer más »