By opposing an injunction in the main lawsuit challenging the debt ceiling, the president has deliberately boxed himself into negotiations with legislative terrorists.
Kevin McCarthy
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The Debt Ceiling Approaches
Ryan Cooper joins to talk about how Biden has boxed himself in.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Republican Debt Ceiling Lies
Today’s X-Date: GOP members insist they’re worried about the national debt. It ain’t true.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The President Is Already in Litigation Over the Debt Ceiling
On today’s X-Date: The White House and its allies are acting like they must avoid a legal battle over the debt ceiling. Too late.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Access Journalism–House Republican Mind Meld
On today’s X-Date, how the relationship between Punchbowl News and Kevin McCarthy is driving a bad resolution to the debt ceiling crisis
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The Narrative Shift of the Debt Ceiling Fight
On today’s X-Date, how passing a bill gave Kevin McCarthy a momentary advantage that has yet to be counteracted
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What Happens if President Biden Caves on the Debt Ceiling?
Today’s X-Date: A two-year spending cap is going to harm millions of Americans.
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How a Discharge Petition Can Make the Rails Safer
Today on TAP: J.D. Vance just voted for stronger rail regulations, and after the East Palestine spill, Ohio GOP House members will need to vote for them, too.
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Everyone Thinks the Debt Ceiling Is Someone Else’s Problem
On today’s X-Date, the epidemic of buck-passing breaking out in the nation’s capital
Posted inEconomic Policy
Taking Debt Ceiling Negotiations Seriously
On today’s X-Date, looking at what could actually be accomplished in bipartisan talks yields few answers.