What's in the Biden, McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A deal on the debt ceiling has been agreed on by President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R- CA). Now it’s up to the House and Senate to pass the legislation before June fifth. “We’ve got good news,
GOP field in Pennsylvania Senate race still wide open as hard-right state lawmaker says he won't run
The GOP primary field in Pennsylvania to challenge Democratic Sen. Bob Casey remains wide open, with the hopes of top party officials hanging on the potential entry of a high-profile candidate in a top-tier 2024 race.
Republicans Begin to Doubt June First Debt Ceiling Deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. - We are now one week away before the Treasury Department’s June First deadline for the debt ceiling. If congress and the president cannot reach an agreement before then, we could go through a recession and millions of jobs could be
McCarthy says debt ceiling standoff 'not my fault,' as White House warns of economic risks
Debt ceiling negotiations are locked on a classic problem that has vexed Washington before: Republicans led by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy want to roll back federal government spending, while President Joe Biden and other Democrats do not.
One Year Anniversary of Uvalde Elementary School Shooting
WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year ago at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, 19 children and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting. The shooting was one of the deadliest school shootings in America. The community and Americans were horrified and heartb
One person dead after drowning at Taughannock Falls
ULYSSES, N.Y. (WENY) -- A Syracuse-area man is dead after reportedly drowning at Taughannock Falls. According to New York State Police, officials were notified of a reported drowning at the base of Taughannock Falls around 4:34 p.m. Troopers from SP Ithac
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Hiroshima on Thursday as he prepared to welcome world leaders to the Group of Seven meeting in the western Japanese city that was the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack.
A judge is poised to decide whether a Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents will remain behind bars while he awaits trial.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Like many industries, the agriculture industry is facing a labor issue. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said there are thousands of job openings each year and more people need to replace those who are changing careers or retiring. One Pe
Salman Rushdie has made his first in-person public appearance since being stabbed repeatedly and hospitalized nine months ago.
Negotiators from the White House met over the debt limit with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s emissaries at the Capitol.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following reports of potential ethical violations by Supreme Court justices in recent months, a Senate committee held a hearing on judicial ethics. Members were split on whether this is a congressional issue or not. In April, ProPublica
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The clock is ticking for lawmakers to reach a deal on the debt ceiling. There seems to be some optimism in Washington that an agreement can be made before the June deadline. After meeting with congressional leaders and just before Presi
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