US debt ceiling deal keeps non-defense spending roughly flat until FY 2024 - source
A deal reached to raise the U.S. federal government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling keeps non-defense spending roughly flat
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White House, Republicans Reach Deal to Avert US Default
White House and Republican negotiators reached a tentative deal to raise the US debt ceiling and avert a
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Debt ceiling deal reached between Biden and McCarthy
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative agreement to avert a catastrophic and unprecedented default on America’s sovereign debt, ending a monthlong standoff that threatened the US and global economies. The White House said Mr Biden and Mr McCarthy spoke by phone for roughly 90 minutes late Saturday. The president also spoke with Democratic congressional leaders as the talks between the White House and the Republicans who control the House of Representatives entered final stages after days of back-and-forth over GOP demands to add work requirements for food assistance and other programs meant to help lower-income Americans. One source familiar with the matter described the president and the House Speaker as having come to an “agreement in principle” that would limit federal spending while raising the nation’s statutory debt limit by an amount large enough to keep the issue off the table through the November 2024 general election. More follows...
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One dies in Russia's night air raid on Kyiv, more than 20 drones downed - official
By Valentyn Ogirenko and Gleb Garanich KYIV At least one person died and three were injured in Russia's
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Kyiv under new massive Russian drone attack, Vitaliy Klitschko says
Vitaliy Klitschko says one man is killed in Ukraine's capital, and more than 20 drones are shot down.
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Modi to Unveil New Parliament, Reshaping India’s Power Center
India’s corridors of power are getting a makeover — part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to cement
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3 former Atlanta Braves who could be available at trade deadline
With the MLB trade deadline looming, these three former Braves could become available as Atlanta looks to fortify for a World Series run.The Braves have dealt with a frustrating wave of injuries this year but they're still at the top of the NL East and gunning for second World Series triump...
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GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension
The Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
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Anatomy of a Fall: French thriller wins Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or prize
Filmmaker Justine Triet becomes the third female director ever to win the prestigious prize.
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Broncos get encouraging news on one of Russell Wilson’s most important offensive tools
The Denver Broncos got some great news regarding one player on offense that will help out quarterback Russell Wilson this upcoming season.The Denver Broncos spent this offseason trying to wrong the errors of the previous season.They have a new head coach, Sean Payton, following a trade with ...
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'John Wick: Chapter 4' overhead action scene hailed 'best ever' as fifth instalment in the works
'How good it was and I absolutely loved it actually seeing it,' a fan said referring to 'John Wick: Chapter 4'
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Erdogan Seeks to Seal Victory in Run-Off for Turkish Presidency
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is aiming to drive home an election victory to extend his rule well
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